NW/DL Merger Pilot union problems & solutions

Seems that my prediction for a Valentine's merger between Nw and Dl did not materialize yet.
One of the biggest sticking points is a "union" problem.This time among the 2 pilots associations of Nw and Delta totalling 11,000 pilots.
The sticky and messy situation is all concentrated on how to reconcile one group of pilots vs the other group. The "seniority" issue is the main culprit. How to solve it ????
The two pilot groups are trying and trying for a month now to hammer out a deal but still no luck this might really end in a trainwreck metaphorically speaking with 0il at $ 107 a barrel.
What are these unions waiting for ??? Jet A is not going to go cheaper.Sales are low and profits almost at 0 levels.
My simple Plesman proposal is the following.Take as an example what Ford and GM have done to reduce their work force they proposed buyouts. Why don't they try a similar approach.
Nw and Dl should offer to streamline completely all the various pilot seniorities offer a buyout system then re-register the pilots in a new system with no seniority only a merit system on how to maximize efficiencies in running an airplane and its crew. That's it like running a real business make each plane a profit center reduce costs as much as possible,cut dead weights on the planes maybe less water to flush toilets,charge more for luggage lb, whatever it takes to maximize each flight and make it a world where the paying customer is again king!!