The problems lies in the interpretation of this ruling. (I question how an arbitration ruling can be so vague as to allow multiple interpretions,buts that another arguement)
An excellent post Dollar Bill,
It sets out clearly the new conditions that crew have had to work to and the differing interpretations on both sides.
I have two main questions in relation to the LRC:
- Why did they take so long initially to issue their recommendation?
- Why are they not publicly clarifying the nature and exact intention of the ruling/components to the ruling?
As long as this issue continues to drift, so the rift between both sides involved will continue to widen. Third party intervention is the only realistic hope of providing a speedy resolution at this point - but from who? The LRC don't seem to be helpful so far.
The problem is, this issue also shows deeper issues within EI - ie. the non independence of the HR function and it's ability to make decisions. That situation is a recipe for a problem within any company.
If EI Management continue to interpret the ruling to the ''letter of the law'' then there is never going to be a positive outcome, for any party involved.
Regards,
EI Premier