The auxiliary of the US Air Force, with over 56,000 members,
including 27,000 cadets ages 12-21. With around 1,700 units, the
CAP operates the world's largest fleet of single-engine, piston
aircraft (535), and an extensive communications network.
A measure of the amount of travel provided by an airline,
steamship line or railroad. One passenger mile is the transport of
one passenger for one mile.
"In this challenging economic environment, we are
focused on working with our unions to identify options that work
for our employees and our business, and we are pleased we have been
able to limit the number of involuntary furloughs, protecting jobs
for our people."
Source: Scott Dolan, senior vice president -
Airport Operations and Cargo at United Airlines. The carrier
announced Thursday that as of this week, 322 employees represented
by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have taken
advantage of the Early Out and Voluntary Furlough programs agreed
to by the company and the union.
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