BoeingBoy
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PineyBob,
I'll give you my 2 cents worth as an interested observer.
There are 3 problems with going to arbitration after the 3-judge panel ruled.
1) Going directly to arbitration admits that the dispute is "minor" and cuts off any other avenue.
2) There is no injunction available in the arbitration process, so the company could send work to Alabama until the ruling went against them (if it did).
3) ALPA has learned that the company can be very good at dragging out arbitration for month after month. Meanwhile more airplanes are going to Alabama.
On the other hand, continuing the legal battle has advantages.
1) The possibility of injunctive relief while awaiting a ruling (no luck so far, I guess).
2) The possibility of a court decision quicker than arbitration.
3) The arbitration option is still open even it the court ruling is adverse.
Jim
I'll give you my 2 cents worth as an interested observer.
There are 3 problems with going to arbitration after the 3-judge panel ruled.
1) Going directly to arbitration admits that the dispute is "minor" and cuts off any other avenue.
2) There is no injunction available in the arbitration process, so the company could send work to Alabama until the ruling went against them (if it did).
3) ALPA has learned that the company can be very good at dragging out arbitration for month after month. Meanwhile more airplanes are going to Alabama.
On the other hand, continuing the legal battle has advantages.
1) The possibility of injunctive relief while awaiting a ruling (no luck so far, I guess).
2) The possibility of a court decision quicker than arbitration.
3) The arbitration option is still open even it the court ruling is adverse.
Jim