Originally Posted by
vspeed
Disagree with how you are using expectations. A career expectation for a furloughed pilot temporarily ceases to exist when furloughed...hence the meaning of the word furlough. Besides benefits, expectations shift to a priority of returning to work first, then continuing normal line of progression within the Active company ranks where expectations can then resume. Historically, furloughs have prevailed at airlines instead of layoffs since the unions require/enforce them and their protections afforded in CBA contracts. If the company had it their way, a layoff would be used instead of a furlough severing all ties including benefits.
well there is a valid argument. "if the company had their way, a layoff would be used...." Too bad for the company that we have a union contract. Furlough with recall rights is the rule. And with mandatory retirements, all furloughees will be back...if they so choose. And with LONGEVITY now in the mix, I reckon it's going to matter how many years active service these furloughees have/had, eh?
Sled