and the thing that drove this was the October cutover. Parker wants more productivity and 'seamlessness' in the context of the merger. Things are changing and coming online as one in October with most aspects of this company. Not having cross utilization with the TWU would have been a thorough annoyance to the progression of this merger in Parker's view.
The big question now will be how does Parker get a JCBA? It would seem to suggest that we get even more 'cost positive' from a LUS perspective because what incentive will the IAM have to sign a JCBA unless it is a goodie. I mean, we have the best scope, best wages, best health care, part time caps, job protection due to cross utilization, etc.