Airlines Begin Complex Process of Calling Back More Than 32,000 Furloughed Workers
Bringing back more than 32,000 furloughed workers, including flight attendants, pilots and mechanics, requires restoration of security clearances and ensuring that returning workers are up to date on federally mandated training. Airlines will also have to untangle some furlough mitigation programs, such as no guaranteed pay, that were offered in exchange for maintaining medical benefits. The bill calls for airlines to provide backpay starting Dec. 1, prohibits dividend payments and caps compensation. The aviation job cuts, mostly at American and United Airlines, began this fall after the term...
Source: nbcchicago.com