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furlough

[fur-loh] / ˈfɜr loʊ /


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Union leaders said Tuesday they would oppose the furlough days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The budget plan also includes seven unpaid furlough days over the three-year period, which would have to be negotiated with the union.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

First Minister John Swinney visited the Larbert factory last September to announce details of the furlough scheme, which offered a reprieve for 400 staff threatened with redundancy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

BBC Scotland understands the company will not attempt to claim furlough money to help reimburse it for the wages of those staff who are now under threat.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Well, if you’re on furlough you must know when you have to be back.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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