Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
Another erroneous statement needing correction. CAL furloughed in fall of 2008 (147 pilots). CAL announced another furlough in summer 2009 for fall 2009 but leaves and VRFs negated the need to furlough any more pilots.
Eighteen (18) months is not "just furloughed prior to the merger announcement."
The merger was announced in May of 2010, and the furloughs, voluntary or not, were in the fall of '09.
Oct. of '09 to May of 2010 = 8 months not 18 months.
Just because man-power adjusted on a voluntary basis doesn't change the facts. Furloughs are furloughs and you still have to wait for a recall or bump someone involuntarily when you come back.