The asset purchase agreement between TWA and AMR section 10.2 says, "Purchaser and Sellers agree to encourage their respective unions to negotiate in good faith to resolve fair and equitable seniority integration." Who were the parties to these "good faith" negotiations? According to the agreement it is to be their "respective unions." But no good faith negotiations between APFA and IAM took place. Therefore, it is a breach of contract enforceable not under the RLA but under Federal laws involving torts. S. Cooper, then representing the IAM, has testified APFA told her that there would be no stapling. Carty repeatedly reiterated over and over his promise of "fair and equitable" seniority integration both verbally and in writing. These promises were also made before the US Senate. Carty further stated that he would furlough "equally."
The TWA F/As did give up parts of their contract (scope) that guaranteed them a settlement under Allegheny Mohawk rules. But in return they were clearly promised a "fair and equitable" solution to seniority integration. That promise was not kept. The matter is likely to end up before a jury. Whomever is in charge of APFA is rather irrelevant to these charges.
The TWA F/As did give up parts of their contract (scope) that guaranteed them a settlement under Allegheny Mohawk rules. But in return they were clearly promised a "fair and equitable" solution to seniority integration. That promise was not kept. The matter is likely to end up before a jury. Whomever is in charge of APFA is rather irrelevant to these charges.