U.S. Helps Business, Not People
Regarding “United Airlines Cleared to Shed Pension Plans” (May 11):
After tightening bankruptcy laws for ordinary citizens, our government apparently is going to aid a major company’s mugging of its personnel.
By defaulting on its pension system, United Airlines suddenly has a huge advantage over airlines that are trying to meet their obligations to their workers. Meanwhile the U.S. government will pick up the tab -- in the billions -- to pay pennies on the dollar to United’s employees.
By allowing United to stay in business while subsidizing their irresponsibility, the government is acting as an enabler of the worst kind.
William McCall
Chatsworth
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