I find it amazing that eastholes like "Phoenix" can comment that arbitration is only as good as a contract and, in their minds, meaningless. To make a statement as in post 12254 above (can't get the quote function to work) demonstrates a crass disregard for contract law (yes, LAW) and an absolute lack of integrity at any level.
I don't believe the APA will stand for such a mentality and look forward to seeing it crushed. You are the new minority and won't be getting your way any longer. From now on it is business on a business level. The Nic list as a starting point is the path of least resistance for the company and APA and when it is finally used you can console yourselves with the fact that you did manage to delay the inevitable for eight years and, yes, all of your formerly furloughed pilots had the opportunity to upgrade because the Nic was not in use for that time.