Originally Posted by
APC225
I would expect the respective sides to argue differently in front of the arbitrator, but if a/c orders won't be considered I guess it will be pointless.
Sounds fair to me.
APC225,
The question is, when is the snapshot taken???
With new merger policy in play, and we are the first, an extended JCBA process delays the SLI. Who knows how long the JCBA will take.
I can throw in all kinds of variables in an extended JCBA process where CAL could argue for a snapshot taken at JCBA signing. For instance, UAL takes advantage of sunset provisions in the merger transition agreement and furloughs more UAL pilots while at the same time accepting new aircraft on the CAL side (okay maybe parking the 500's that remain) and still have a net gain/"hiring" of pilots including UAL furloughs per the agreement.
A can of worms to say the least. How does one approach that scenario? Do you go with information at the date of merger? Has the status quo on the groups changed significantly enough to warrant a new snapshot? Etc.
New merger policy is good IMO, but there is a double edged sword regarding the policy of no SLI process until a contract is signed. If the playing field changes drastically during the course of negotiating a contract, how could one not argue for a new snapshot to be taken if it is in your advantage?
Frats,
Lee