Originally Posted by
CousinEddie
Andy:
Given your reaction, I guess we should vote no for a furlough fund next time.
Can you give an example of a furloughed pilot at any other carrier that had a magic wand waived by their union on his / her behalf that met your expectations?
Well, IIRC, there were pilots at a few unions that didn't allow picking up open time while pilots were on furlough. And IIRC, APA reduced the number of hours per month that lines were built to.
While such behavior (working near max hours/mo) is legal, it's not that much different than what scabs have done. Had UALALPA insisted on less hours/mo, the furloughs wouldn't have been nearly as deep.
As far as the vote on the furlough fund, you and I know that it barely squeaked by.