Will US Airways Follow Delta's Lead

[tadjr]

If they get rid of a topped out CSA and hire a newbie, they could save close to $25000 a year on salary alone. Offering a decent buyout for those who just want to leave soon anyway could be cash positive in a year. Of course it would have to be someone who has medical from a spouse or is just tired of the airline business and wants some extra $ to hit the road. I know a couple close to retirement that are hanging on that would probably take the money and run and coast into SS and their retirement. In the meantime, they're gonna just stick around.

 

[usa1]

Would probably get a lot takers if they offered age 50 and older a company health care bridge until medicare kicks in.

Base on Jim experience with the HCTC, that "aint" worth nothing, it sounds more like a insurance scam at the tax payers expense. $4200.00 per month? Our part $1200.00 per month .... scam!

 

[usa1]

This was posted in the Delta forum:

Delta employees received an email this week about the voluntary buyout programs, which will include some medical benefits.

** The 55-Point Program will be available to those employees with 10 or more years of consecutive service, whose years of service and age add up to at least 55. They'll receive a minimum of 20 weeks pay for 20 years of service and up to 39 weeks for 40 or more years of service.

** The Early Out Program will be offered to those who do not qualify for the 55-Point program but would have five or more completed years of consecutive service as of Dec. 31, 2011, even if the participant departs before that date. Severance is two weeks per year of service up to 20 weeks.

Delta customer service is non-union...right? CWA better set up????