I heard the same thing at CAL as well - that talks regarding the transition agreement were resuming. I've also heard other RUMORS this last week on the line as well, which I have no possible way of validating. They are:
1.) The August system bid will show recalls of remaining CAL furloughees and hiring and should be out in approx. 2-3 weeks
2.) A large # (~200) of pilots have put in for retirement in the late fall of this year
3.) The 787 will be operated as a separate fleet but a common type
4.) Vacancies that open from a need to hire will be offered to furloughed UAL pilots (insert 'bird in the hand' quote here)
5.) SLI talks are 'progressing'
Anyone else hearing much? Sorry for the thread drift. Hope we get EVERYONE (yes, UAL too) back soon.