kirby flies private while united staff causes delays over more money then blames FAA. Way to go B u m zzzzz
Topics regarding layoffs at United Airlines (United Continental Holdings Inc. - UAL Corp.)
Difference between United and GM?
Q: What is the difference between United and GM? A: GM paid back the bailout money!
Scott Kirby needs to stay off TV
Scott Kirby is so cringe on TV. He clearly has an inferiority complex and will never admit the stock price is garbage. Will point to every other metric so demonstrate "we're the best" the at the end of the day the stock price talks and BS walks.
United Continental Layoffs 2023
Thoughts? Any United Continental layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Considering Joining United
Hey all, Im thinking of joining United in an office based job. Do you have information on day to day Chicago office operations? How overall company morale is, if there are cubes, perks, etc.
IT GROUP LAYOFFS
DO YOU THINK LAYOFFS ARE COMING?
United Airlines: A History of corrupt CEOs & Employees Who Think They Are Entitled
United employees always think the next CEO is going to be better or the best they had. Look at the history of the CEOs. Before Oscar the trash can was 37 Million Con Jeff, Oscar never lived up to his name but yet was hyped up. Now it is the Pied... — read more
I'm not coming back
I am in contact with colleagues and I was surprised how many of them will not return on March 28. I thought I would be one of the few who won't come back but it looks like there will be a lot more of us who don't want to go back?
United CEO Top 5 Most Visited White House 2021
Kirby sucking up to POTUS, how you b u m s feel about that to get business? How about paint taxpayers back? No bonus for you b u ms either
Total chaos
Even before the pandemic, the attitudes toward employees was bad. However, now only the most tolerant and those who can't find another job are still staying here. It is more stressful than ever because much more is required of employees now. Or at... — read more
United Airlines: Employee deaths dropped to zero after vaccine mandate
Since United Airlines' COVID-19 vaccine mandate went into effect last summer, no employee has died, CEO Scott Kirby said in a letter to employees. Kirby said that prior to the vaccine mandate, "tragically, more than one United employee on average... — read more
3000 People Called in Sick
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/11/united-cuts-flights-as-about-3000-workers-call-out-sick-from-covid.html
Omicron Pay For FAs
So now Biden Airlines is paying the FA b-ms double pay. How do you S.O.Bs feel knowing nurses are not getting that. Does this mean that Scott can pay back the tax payers money?
United Continental Layoffs 2022
This thread is for info about potential United Continental layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Earnings just announced
Earnings report out and [shocker] it’s another losing quarter. Goods news is the losses were not as bad as expected. Why? Because of better business decisions? Nope!! Because of additional government handouts. Great job ya b ums!!!
We’re this that and the other.
First to do this, best to do that, biggest this, baddest that. Investing inna sorts of nonsense like sonic booms, eco fuels, and electric planes, yet you can’t do one simple things. Turn a profit. Pathetic given you stole from your employees during... — read more
Making vaccines mandatory is a good decision
Plenty of people will see this as a good thing. The majority wants to be as protected as possible when they fly and knowing that the entire plane crew is vaccinated will give them at least some peace of mind. There are plenty of bad decisions this... — read more
Was it really an "incredibly difficult decision" for them?
For the 593 employees who did not provide proof of vaccination, the company will then initiate a layoff process under a negotiated procedure with the unions. "It was an incredibly difficult decision, but ensuring the safety of our team has always... — read more
SFO Int FA novel
Can anyone confirm who the Int FA at sfo is that has that novel about them?
Hiring flight attendants
Do you think that UAL will have problems with hiring staff, as the work will be more demanding than before and staff will still be kept to a minimum. They are already talking about the challenges they will face because there are fewer flights... — read more
Vacc Required
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/06/united-airlines-vaccine-mandate-employees.html
I got COVID because of UAL
I was told not to wear a face mask back in April 2020 and I long with at least 15 other supervisors got covid. To add insult to injury the garbage leadership took 20% of my weekly pay after the government passed the initial welfare package for... — read more
United Airlines Won’t Negotiate Over Catering Workers’ Future, Union Charges
called us and said United will not move forward to any mediation or bargaining on subcontracting, but they remain open to discussion of layoffs,” he... — read more
United agrees to $49M fine for mail scan fraud
So how much of these fines for criminal behavior will United’s management pay? Oh let me guess it will be employees and shareholders who have to pay. https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2021/02/26/united-49-million-mail-fraud-471760
Glad to see taxpayer funded airline welfare is being spent well.....
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/video-shows-engine-failure-moments-before-united-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-denver
More layoffs are inevitable
Everybody should realize that. What's happening now is just a band aid solution. Until people are ready to travel again in droves, there is no permanent solution. We can't change the facts. People are staying home. Planes are mostly empty. I hate to... — read more
United 2021 VSL and Additional 15 Billion Request
United’s new Voluntary Separation Leave (VSL) Program is open to employees aged over 45 and with more than 15 years service with the airline. Although the program is not being described as an early out, employees who take up the offer will no longer... — read more
United Requests 15 Billion More.....
United Airlines said on Friday it warned some 14,000 employees that they might be furloughed, and aviation unions made a new request to Congress and President Joe Biden for another $15 billion in government assistance to keep workers on the payroll... — read more
United VSL 2021 Details
United’s new Voluntary Separation Leave (VSL) Program is open to employees aged over 45 and with more than 15 years service with the airline. Although the program is not being described as an early out, employees who take up the offer will no longer... — read more
The new buyout package
Who is accepting the new buyout package? I'll admit, as tempted as I might be, I'm still optimistic about things returning to normal sooner than we expect, especially with the coronavirus vaccine rollout. So i'll pass. It might not sound like the... — read more
More cost cuts to follow
Reading this news about consecutive quarterly losses made me sad. This is already the fourth straight quarterly loss and I am afraid there is no salvation. More and more cost cuts, while we wait for the recovery of the industry which may (very... — read more
How did you receive the news about “temporary employment”?
At first I was pleased with the news about the second stimulus package for airline payroll support, but the words that United actually intends to offer temporary employment are really disappointing. What is actually hiding behind this “temporary... — read more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doesn't expect more layoffs
United CEO: I don't expect more layoffs. Even if Congress doesn't come through with more pandemic relief, says airline chief Scott Kirby, "We've done... https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/united-ceo-i-dont-expect-more-layoffs — read more
United Continental Layoffs 2021
This is a master thread about United Continental Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
Southwest -vs- United
Southwest in order to avoid layoffs asks employees to take a 10% pay reduction to avoid layoffs and return to full pay in 2022. Why doesn’t United do that or have Scott pay for pay roll instead of tax payers? Why should the American people pay... — read more
Good News and Congratulations to Some..
A lost job/income doesn't have to lead to immediate financial stress. Some here will be in better shape than others, so... Congratulations to: Those who DIDN'T Mortgage themselves to the eyeballs, but bought a modest, yet perfectly livable... — read more
Southwest says that earlier this year, 16,900 employees – nearly 27% of its workforce — volunteered for cost-cutting programs
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/10/01/919029571/united-and-american-airlines-tell-32-000-employees-theyre-now-on-furlough Southwest says that earlier this year, 16,900 employees – nearly 27% of its workforce —... — read more
Scott Kirby, you’re pathetic
You take the first cares act package, and you decide to skim 20% off the top by forcing management to take a day off each week. You promise it will be ok in October only to turn around and implore Congress to do throw you billions more. Pathetic... — read more
October 1st 2020
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/uniteds-5b-bailout-prevents-layoffs-until-october-ceo-layoffs-start-october-1
Anyone is sales know the true story with the missing sales executive?
Sounds like the guy was a hot mess. https://onemileatatime.com/united-airlines-executive-still-missing/