So my impression after the conf call is that mgt and the pilot union are even not talking about anything right now, esp. regarding mitigating furloughs.

The question I had submitted online to the call was:

"What about voluntary pilot furloughs? Or is a part-time pilot program even being considered? Seems like a win-win, less furloughs and an immediately available, still current work force should any flying be suddenly handed to us. Perhaps I am naive, but why are the discussions between mgt and the union so secretive? I think the drop in morale and fear amongst the pilot group is due to lack of information from both sides. How about minutes from the meetings so that the pilot group has an idea of how their fate is being handled?"

They paraphrased my question, I guess, to a comment about "some of you feel like mushrooms and that is what these conference calls are for, to keep you informed"...ugh! Frustrating!