You are trying to “spread the wealth” amongst the group in an effort to maintain employment. While this is a noble cause and in theory I agree with it, the circumstances are completely contrived. I have my doubts about guaranteed furlough protection. What happens when they need round 2 or they decide circumstances have changed? We have a furlough clause for a reason and during section 6 the debate always falls to not putting significant effort into this because it can’t be relied upon. Are we to rewrite our agreement for this circumstance when it occurs? Any down turn could result in a pressure tactic to adjust any part of the PWA.

Admittedly furlough is the ultimate sacrifice for those affected but the MOAD was designed for this very purpose. There is no ability to train consistently through the A220 and keep the fleet operating. This is high stakes poker to be sure but the bluff has been laid out over the last several months to the point we are already accepting all UNAs are furloughed and management will come after their furlough pay but need them back in less than 24 months. We are being played, well. IF furloughs happens it’s because we are right sizing the business for the time. What if the guess at size is wrong or a lie? Besides it’s terrible business to retain more workers than necessary. I have been right sized before (not here) and the company no longer exists. These folks have a seniority number and will be back in less than 2 years. Besides I haven’t seen any serious conversation about letting other work groups go, or layoffs elsewhere. I know this comes across as heartless and pulling up the ladder but the bluff works unless we make them play their hand. My $.02.