Originally Posted by
StartngOvr
So, the JL memo states “we in good faith committed to reduce the number of pilots at risk of furlough by 220”. There’s no other qualifier or context. Clearly the intended message conveyed is more “permanent” furlough protection. The ALPA comm stated this number is only protected through January.
Somebody is lying. Either JL is lying by omission, or ALPA by overtly stating false information. In this case, I’m inclined to believe ALPA’s version of the truth. Company is simply offering three more months for a handful of pilots. Really it’s just to help themselves with their training crunch and being able to staff the A220 through the holidays. Once they got what they needed out of these guys they will cut them loose.
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ALPA had made a statement in the past, saying they wanted no furloughs before Jan 1 so that they could get a proper valuation of voluntary programs. I think the 220, is the company's "good faith". If the take rate for the voluntary programs is high, then you can expect more to the join the 220. If the rate is low or what they have planned for then it's just the 220. If no one takes a voluntary program, then the 220 will be furloughed come Jan 1.