Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. There is a negotiation phase (and perhaps the only phase) of the "new" SLI process, approved in the ratified MOU. I realize that those of the "West" persuasion, would prefer to just skip negotiations and move forward with arbitration. Gee, I wonder why? Just keep in mind that there is nothing that is "just like the last time" about this upcoming SLI.
If the pilots of LCC do "go to arbitration", it will be from a position of position of strength, utilizing USAPA's C&BL's (first time put to the test) and contrary to your opinion, USAPA's constitutionally mandated position on SLI is not "garbage", it is required.
We are not in bankruptcy, quite the contrary, we are coming off of a year of record profits. We approach the SLI with APA as equals in many respects (same contract.....pay, benefits, work rules, ect, ect, ect). Nobody is "saving" anybody here, this is a symbiotic relationship ( the sum total of the combined parts is greater than either party could achieve on its own) and the "career expectations" of all, NOW and TODAY is what will be "in play"; fences, conditions and restrictions for some agreed upon length of time are likely to "rule the day".
It's a new day and the MOU mandates a new beginning. That's a fact Jack (and Jill)! The "outcome" of the SLI is not certain, the PROCESS is!
seajay