Unemployment

Here is an interesting article which describes the formula basis for the amount of GDP growth needed to decrease the unemployment rate by one percent and further. According to the article it will be until the middle of this decade until we reach a more normal 5 to 6 percent range. While, according to the article, this formula is not described as a hard and fast rule, it can be used as a good rule of thumb for job recovery.

Incorrect NY point recall rumor

I have been getting repeated requests to substantiate a rumor in regards to Newark and Philly re-opening. I have been told this rumor was coming from the Washington management team. Yesterday I spoke with Don Burbank and he informed me that this rumor is not correct. Don further went on to tell me that as he has operational oversight of those two cities, it was his intention not to re-open them.

Merger with USAir?

This article is close to two months old but it's something that is worth a quick read. Reportedly Doug Parker bought a house in Chicago and speculated a merger could be announced as soon as April. Here is an article from the Chicago Tribune from the 21^st where Glenn Tilton speculates that there will be more mergers over the next two years. This would be an interesting twist.

Where’s my pension?

I've been receiving many e-mails asking when the Company is going to agree to allow us into the Western Conference of Teamsters pension plan. All I can say at this point is that I appreciate your feedback, and also to tell you the whole Negotiating Committee understands this is a very high priority of the membership. Rest assured we are working hard to negotiate this plan. I will try to keep you updated as the talks progress.

Local 210 website

If you haven't seen the re-designed Local 210 website you should give it a look. It is a great new look with improved functionality.