And it keeps on coming...

roz · 07-02-2008, 07:46 PM

This is all really sad.

I saw the announcement that AA sent out notices to 900 FA's and will be notifying pilots soon.

And now CAL is sending out WARN notices to 500 pilots:

CAL MEC Special Update July 2, 2008 - Furlough Letters

We have learned that the Company is sending out letters to the 500 most junior pilots regarding their possible furlough. We are of course disappointed in the number of possible furloughs. However, it is important to remember that, as the letters indicate, they do not mean that all the individuals who receive them will necessarily or likely be furloughed. The furlough mitigation measures reached in the recent LOA are designed to reduce the number of pilots who will be furloughed, but the letters are still required by federal and New Jersey law in the event that furloughs become necessary.

We know that this is a stressful time. Unfortunately, however, until we know the levels of pilot participation in the LOA’s voluntary programs -- the ERW, COLAs and LTVRFs -- we won’t know the number of pilots who will be furloughed. There is an August 8 deadline to participate in the voluntary programs and participation in the ERW can be revoked until August 15. It is thus likely that we won’t know until late August or potentially early September how successful the efforts were to mitigate pilot furloughs.

Brenda · 07-02-2008, 08:07 PM

This is so sad, I think I'm going to be sick!

amelia · 07-02-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenda

This is so sad, I think I'm going to be sick!

I was just thinking the same thing.

Kristie · 07-02-2008, 09:18 PM

Also heard Airtrans sad news today...

Quote:

As of now, the company plans to furlough 180 pilots on Sept 1st. No word on the number of Captains being displaced, but it's usually about half of the number furloughed. They are also asking for 11% payrate concessions from the Captains and 8% from the copilots.

word is that mgmt just got done taking a 30% raise.

Comairwife · 07-02-2008, 09:41 PM

It's literally disgusting... management gets a pay raise yet the people that actually run the airline are worrying about their jobs...

Tallgrl98 · 07-02-2008, 11:22 PM

With management like that, why does anyone wonder why the airlines need unions?

Don't even get me started.

Joanna · 07-03-2008, 08:12 AM

I thank my lucky stars that DH won't get a letter...but I have a feeling he will be displaced

The crap thing about the industry right now is that CAL is up for a new contract soon...I have a hunch it isn't going to go easily

AnnaRose · 07-03-2008, 10:26 PM

It seems as though the whole industry is in shambles. I agree that its so sad.

ccbegay · 07-04-2008, 09:05 AM

argh, I'm just at wits end with this all...can't shake it...

ExpressJetWifey · 07-06-2008, 03:42 PM

I'm sorry but this industry really sucks!

My DH is an FO for XJT and we can just see a furlough or a displacement coming......again this sucks!

07-02-2008, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,252 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	And it keeps on coming... This is all really sad. I saw the announcement that AA sent out notices to 900 FA's and will be notifying pilots soon. And now CAL is sending out WARN notices to 500 pilots: CAL MEC Special Update July 2, 2008 - Furlough Letters We have learned that the Company is sending out letters to the 500 most junior pilots regarding their possible furlough. We are of course disappointed in the number of possible furloughs. However, it is important to remember that, as the letters indicate, they do not mean that all the individuals who receive them will necessarily or likely be furloughed. The furlough mitigation measures reached in the recent LOA are designed to reduce the number of pilots who will be furloughed, but the letters are still required by federal and New Jersey law in the event that furloughs become necessary. We know that this is a stressful time. Unfortunately, however, until we know the levels of pilot participation in the LOA’s voluntary programs -- the ERW, COLAs and LTVRFs -- we won’t know the number of pilots who will be furloughed. There is an August 8 deadline to participate in the voluntary programs and participation in the ERW can be revoked until August 15. It is thus likely that we won’t know until late August or potentially early September how successful the efforts were to mitigate pilot furloughs.

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Brenda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EVV Posts: 1,209 Recipes: Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... This is so sad, I think I'm going to be sick! __________________ - Brenda, wife to Eric, Capt for Shuttle America.

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Comairwife Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 40 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... It's literally disgusting... management gets a pay raise yet the people that actually run the airline are worrying about their jobs... __________________ Hugs, Helen

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Tallgrl98 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 119 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... With management like that, why does anyone wonder why the airlines need unions? Don't even get me started.

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Joanna Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 44 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... I thank my lucky stars that DH won't get a letter...but I have a feeling he will be displaced The crap thing about the industry right now is that CAL is up for a new contract soon...I have a hunch it isn't going to go easily __________________ Joanna --------------- Wife of a CAL 737 FO, Mom to baby Benny

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AnnaRose Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 307 Recipes: Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... It seems as though the whole industry is in shambles. I agree that its so sad. __________________ "A person travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it..."

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ccbegay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,652 Recipes: Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... argh, I'm just at wits end with this all...can't shake it... __________________ <-------Halloween fun for LadyBug Kenzie... ~Great Love and Great Achievements involves Great Risks~ CASSIE

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ExpressJetWifey New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 4 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: And it keeps on coming... I'm sorry but this industry really sucks! My DH is an FO for XJT and we can just see a furlough or a displacement coming......again this sucks!

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