By demanding, and ultimately securing, a separate merger committee, the westicles have torpedoed any argument they may have for the Nicolau list to ever be given even the slightest hearing. They themselves have indicated the independence of the PHX pilots' list by having a committee represent the meager positions they bring to the table.
They've signed on to the THREE list concept, and that is what will be heard. The westicles have effectively turned their back on the Nicolau list several times over the past eight years beginning at Wye River, and presenting it to the arbitration panel will, at best, have everyone in the room rolling their eyes.
Each list will stand on its own merits based on the December 2013 snapshot.