United Airlines Announces 16,000 Furloughs

United Airlines has become the latest airline to announce mass layoffs as it suffers from major financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the airline has received payroll support from the CARES Act, the funding expires on Sept. 30, unless Congress can pass a second support bill. In July, the Chicago-based airline issued 36,000 WARN notices to employees — legally-mandated letters to employees that may be furloughed or laid off — while also asking for participation in a voluntary…