You will keep the higher rate, however you can bet there wont be ANY cover drivers coming up to drive for $16/hour which will still lowest man on the list for many years to come. Also, NO NO NO 9.5 rights for PT cover drivers, ONLY full time(un-assigned) drivers with more than 4 years of FULL time pkg seniority will be granted 9.5 rights. "improved language for cover drivers".... this will only help 2/100 drivers.