Thread: IPA furloughs gone for five years
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Old 03-08-2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by FR8K9
The IPA told a potential furlough that he could be gone for 5 years.

If the IPA is telling guys to plan on being furloughed for five years, and we as an organization allow this to happen to our brothers and sisters like 'jungle' and 'average joe' suggest, don't be surprised if these guys take a job in management if offered.

I would, because it's obvious that this group isn't worth a

Perhaps it would be better not to spread as absolute truth what someone heard at the union building. Even if an opinion was given, I’m not sure you can rely on the accuracy of such a vague statement. Unfortunately, no one knows what the economic landscape will be in the next year, much less five. And if it comes to pilots being furloughed from UPS for five years, there might be quite a few more pilots who will either join the furlough ranks or be downgraded/moved. It is not a scenario that any of our members want to see happen.

While one can readily understand the frustration of the junior members who are looking at the very real possibility of furlough, it is hoped that instead of taking bits and pieces of information they are hearing and lashing out at fellow members who don’t agree with their views; they will instead debate the merits of their ideas and ask the EB questions they need answered. It is hoped that the EB will frequently keep the membership informed as they did in days past during “moments of unpleasantness”. For those who have forgotten how events have gone in the last five years, remember - Unity is the only weapon at our disposal.