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The big point here are the pensions of those who have worked for the airlines for 25+ years. Those who have relied on that pension to some degree to see them through the rest of their lives. And finally, if not propped up, the thousands of employees who will lose their employment if United goes under.

By the way, I think the flight attendants were thinking of striking in lieu of having pensions taken away, but a judge ruled that action illegal given United's dire circumstances.