United To Cut Jobs In October, Asks Employees To Consider Leaving Jobs

United Airlines plans to cut 30% of its management and administrative roles, affecting about 3500 employees, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executives have already taken pay cuts. Layoffs are delayed until October due to federal aid conditions. Employees who resign will retain some benefits, but laid-off workers will not receive severance. The airline industry faces challenges with travel restrictions, and the future of international travel remains uncertain.

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