They are still requiring the vaxx or an approved exemption, which may necessitate ongoing testing. They simply extended the deadline for employees and are not going to put employees on leave on the due date they previously set for showing proof of Vaxx or having an exemption approved. Not a win. Hold the line.
You could say they won a minor battle, but not yet the war. Southwest must be buying time to avert immediate disaster, but it won't help them in the long run. Pilots who are willing to lose their jobs over this are not just suddenly going to tow the line later. They are looking to see if this will placate them or not.
They are still requiring the vaxx or an approved exemption, which may necessitate ongoing testing. They simply extended the deadline for employees and are not going to put employees on leave on the due date they previously set for showing proof of Vaxx or having an exemption approved. Not a win. Hold the line.
You could say they won a minor battle, but not yet the war. Southwest must be buying time to avert immediate disaster, but it won't help them in the long run. Pilots who are willing to lose their jobs over this are not just suddenly going to tow the line later. They are looking to see if this will placate them or not.
basically they are buying themselves time to keep things going and prepare for the strike action.