Originally Posted by HIREME

wow...so, just for my sake. Here's what I understand so far in summery:
9E submitted 2 different seniority lists to Bloch. One from the old contractual format and the other from the new JCBA format. Old way, seniority begins at a successful checkride. The new format gives the same start date for seniority accrual as XJ which in some cases could change seniority by half a year in some cases at 9E. XJ cries foul. Bloch considering what to do.

As far as updates from 9E MEC....I've recieved 3 emails in 3 days; not sure why some others haven't. Also, the 9E ALPA site has been updated daily for a while on this issue. I'm satisfied with our communication.

For the furloughees, we helped them. GOOD! We aren't enemies here. We should be happy we were in a position to do so. As far as SLI, 9e should in the same spirit use the same formula as XJ for determining seniority. We are in the same boat and should be rowing together. It helps no one to work against one another. Keep the XJ guys on with longevity. We may not have to, but it's the right thing to do especially w/regards to the JCBA. Same seniority start formula for everyone. Again, right thing to do. Let's move this process along. I may be wrong, someone correct me if so. I do appreciate the caution and calculated action. One week/month isn't that long to be patient fellas and ladies. In the words of the immortal R. King "can't we all just get along". Let's hug