ALAEA is undoubtedly the best union for us ame's. Unfortunately the company won't have a bar of it.
It's no secret that the alliance unions (cepu etc) are as spineless as bat sh*t (excluding our delegates on the floor), which is reflected in their lack of communication during this whole process (and the bargaining processes). They (the alliance unions) talk the talk, but don't walk the walk as Steve and his delegates do.
What the company want, is what the alliance gives, but not before sending out a couple of emails voicing their supposed 'opposition'.
Ame's shouldn't be expecting much defence/protection from the alliance as we cop the biggest hiding of 'em all in this round.
Given the company's emphasis on eQ quals, I'd say that this would hold significant weighting in the determination of who to make CR. I'd also say that years of service/time in section would have less significance, if any at all. Of course it's guess work