Originally Posted by
ComairFO
Yes, the company can cut furloughs loose after 5 years. However, I think the union and the company can also sit down and negotiate some sort of extension to that 5 years, in the event a furlough reaches that point. At least that was always my understanding!
I hate to say it, but I don't see Comair ever agreeing to any type of extension to furloughs. That would be a horrible move on their part. Most of you are below 3 years seniority, so if they gave an extension to that they would potentially bring you all back at 5 to 8 year seniority. RA would never agree to that cost.
Why would they keep you when they could let you go after 5 years and hire more qualified pilots to take your place at 1st year pay?
It's a horrible thought and it makes me want to vomit, but would you put it past them?
Or do furloughs not build seniority?