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The August 6 America West pilot’s code-a-phone message, which can be heard at 800-438-2572, prompt 2, indicated that US Airways/America West management has agreed with ALPA from both company’s that as result of the transition talks, future 2006 new hires will come from furloughed US Airways pilots. With nearly 2,000 furloughed pilots the parties agreed that “conceptually there will be no new hires for some time to come.”

In a recent letter to AWA pilots, Herb Holland, Communications Committee Chairman told the rank-and-file that US Airways furloughees will be hired at America West and will have "new hire" seniority and be paid at their current longevity.

Once recalled by the new US Airways then these pilots will have their seniority adjusted to a a negotiated agreement between the Merger Committee's or an Arbitrated solution.

So, I hope Mom is wrong!