Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"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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