Arbitration
The federal court ordered hearing was heard by the arbitrator last week. This is the arbitration which will decide if the company has the right to expedite a grievance. The arbitrator requested briefs from both parties. He advised that his next available date to continue this arbitration will be sometime in the spring.
The remaining two arbitrations are scheduled for the 30th and the 5th.
It will be interesting to hear what comes of the investigation into the the alleged scab list posting. From what I read in the ALPA mailing, the two neutrals will investigate all aspects of the list. Not only if it was published wrongly and by who, but also whether or not there is any validity to the list. I guess it could be said that some might regret what they wished for...