Southwest Airlines told workers they could lose their jobs in January after cost-cutting talks stalled.<br /><br />The possible furlough would be the first temporary layoff in the carrier’s 50-year history.<br /><br />Dallas-based Southwest issued the notices to 42 material specialists. <br /><br />The announcement comes after failed talks over a company proposal to cut wages by 10% in 2021.<br /><br />Southwest has also warned flight attendants and others that furlough notices could be coming soon.<br /><br />According to Business Insider, federal law requires notices of planned layoffs at least 60 days in advance.
