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The travel industry has been hit harder this summer than any other year - thanks to climbing oil and gas prices... And it’s the workers that are feeling the pinch.
American Airlines announced that it would scale back on its workforce, including 200 pilots by October. In response to the job cuts… the pilots union are seeking the courts help in saving these aviator jobs. The union plans to sue for the right to tell its members not to work voluntary overtime.
Lloyd Hill, the President of Allied Pilot Association said that the union was committed to using legal methods for mitigating pilot furloughs and those members who were the most at risk of losing their jobs have been recalled back to their jobs.
Representatives from American Airlines couldn’t be reached for comment. But did mention that the union had not responded to a proposal that would offer incentives of up to 4.5 months of severance pay for some senior captains and allow the carrier to schedule pilots for more hours each month.
According to the union, the American Airlines may schedule a 78 hour shift for pilots, but it also allows them to fly an additional five hours if necessary.
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