jimntx said:
Maybe I'm missing something, but I thought Vol. furloughs are offered when there is an overage and the company is trying to avoid involuntary furlough of those who wish to stay but are junior. If I am understanding this correctly, US Airways is offering voluntary furloughs and recalling involuntaries (from the thread about the forced transfers to LGA) at the same time????? :huh:
[post="253817"][/post]
jimntx,
This should clarifiy........from Biz Journal
US Airways seeks to cut 500 attendants
US Airways Group Inc. has offered voluntary incentives, including $10,000 in cash, to persuade 500 flight attendants to leave the airline.
The airline (OTCBB:UAIRQ.OB), which operates its largest hub at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, says it is too early to speculate whether it will fire flight attendants to reach the target.
Flight attendants may elect to leave the airline on June 1, Sept. 1 or Dec. 2. The company requires notification by April 20.
In addition to the $10,000 payment, voluntarily furloughed flight attendants with at least 10 years service can fly free on US Airways and will be paid for unused vacation.
Virginia-based US Airways has 5,400 flight attendants.
The furlough program is part of the Association of Flight Attendants' contract with US Airways that was ratified in January.
US Airways, which hopes to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, is the largest airline at Philadelphia International Airport. It employs more than 5,500 people locally.