AT/SWA SLI Question
 

Forgive me, I am relatively new to this airline thing. I have a quick question. Why don't airlines just go to an arbitrator right from the start? Have any airlines ever done it without going to an arbitrator? I would imagine with any SLI, some people are going to be ticked off, and the MCs would rather point the finger to an arbitrator, then themselves. So, why not just skip the "cordial" SLI meetings, and expedite this process by going straight to arbitration? Thanks.

Because hope springs eternal.

This is going to be goooooooooood!!!

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To be short and precise, because there are a lot of things to be negotiated in an integration other than seniority.

Because I hope you will come to your senses and let me jump ahead.:D

Such as the paddling.

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Delta and Western was settled in negotiations without going to arbitration.
TWA and American were settled in negotiations without going to arbitration.

Delta Northeast also.

It essentially is the same process in both situations. During non mediated sessions between SWAPA and ALPA, both sides put forth their arguments for how the SLI should be accomplished. If and when the process proceeds to arbitration, the same arguments will be stated to the arbitrator, along with supporting evidence. I don't believe the positions or arguments will change much in either process. If an agreement can be made through negotiations, both sides will be allowed to vote on the agreement. If the SLI goes to arbitration it will be a binding arbitration with no member ratification. I myself would much rather be allowed to cast a vote for or against the agreement.

after that than SW will decide IF they will even IMPLEMENT said list good luck with that!!!