In normal circumstances, I'd say the Union agreement is legally binding on both side.
After Sept. 11...
all bets are off.
No manager or Company in their right minds are going to try and save the financial A** of their company by furlough based on seniority. Sorry, but the incurred training expense cannot be justified. If it comes to furlough by TYPE...
welcome to the new world order.
Sucks! Don't it?
But it makes financial sense, no matter how you slice it.
God help us.