Originally Posted by
Mink
My guess is no (additional) pilot furloughs since recalls of previous furloughees are on-going (albeit at a trickle) and the f'd up company is reeling from the recent mass of pilot retirements. Regarding the threat of furlough, other employees groups are what they are referring to, I think.
Nice of AMR to name the greedy pilots and their unjust retirements as the reason for the capacity reduction, and assumed upcoming furlough of other employee groups. Spreads a little more hate and discontent amongst the employees, which is always nice, especially as the holidays approach.
Gee, I wonder where I've seen this movie before....
My guess is that pilot furloughs will be dependent on the health of the retirement fund. When it gets below 80% lump sums are cut off, and retirements will slow dramatically. If the fund stays above 80% and retirements continue, no furloughs.
At my company we closed two bases leading up to Bk (DFW and MCO). If you see mid-level and "star" senior managers leave, you know they're headed for the courts. If not, expect a "do it once" (meaning do it twice) attempt at restructuring that is extremely painful.