Cliff, though I agree that things are turning around in the states, I think you might a little too optmistic. correct me if I am wrong but American still has almost 2000 pilots on furlough. even at 30-50 recalls/ month it will take time. even if some will turn down the recall.
One of my friend is laid off from United and has still not be recalled. He thinks it could take from one to two years before he gets a call.