I must be confused (or wrong). Correct me if I'm wrong here, but just because you are furloughed, does NOT mean you "give up" your seniority. When you are recalled, you snap back just as if you were always on property with the same seniority that you had when you left.

Getting a job with another carrier while on furlough does not force you to "give up your seniority" either. For example, getting furloughed from Comair you get hired at Mesaba. If Comair starts recalling, you have the option to return or not. If your seniority is higher at Mesaba, you probably would opt to not return. If your seniority would be higher back at Comair, you would probably opt to come back.

Again, correct me if I'm wrong, but just because you are furloughed doesn't mean you lose your seniority.