Can we please go one day, one week, maybe one month without a furlough discussion? I don't understand why there is so much hype. Until there is a notice, everyone should continue business as usual. If you are truly concerned, start cutting back where you can.
UPS has a network that must be kept running throughout the world if they are to keep customers. We have run lean for years, much to the protest of our own pilot group. Looks like this will pay dividends over the next two or so years while we ride this out.
Let's review. Smaller work force, efficient network, cash in the bank, airplanes on order, ANC domicile with costly relocation ramifications and an open time ban policy in our contract should furlough be announced = let it rest!
No one has the crystal ball on the economy and shipping needs. Us squawking about all the give backs, reductions and furlough support we are ready to give right now are just plain insanity.
Be proud to be Brown and go to your happy place!