OK, so maybe I am missing something. What exactly is the big deal here regarding using excess UAL FAs on CAL flights if one is overstaffed and the other is understaffed? I am asking this in context of it being the same scenario that UAL and CAL pilots have. IF the company opts to "furlough" UAL FAs and CAL is short FAs, why not allow them access to the vacancies like the pilot T&PA says? Train them all as CAL new hire FAs. They keep their pay from UAL and retain seniority rights for integration.

That being said, if this is simply the company not officially giving layoff notices and they just want the flexibility to use UAL FAs trained in CAL FA procedures to cover their understaffing, then I see that as being a problem. Were I the unions in this scenario I would tell the company to pound sand. They would have to realize the company could then turn around and just hire new FAs off the street.

Anyone know which scenario it is? Hope the difference is clear enough in my explanation.