United warns of furloughs for 119 workers at PDX

United Airlines expects to furlough up to 119 workers at Portland International Airport beginning in October, the company said Wednesday. The news came as the airline warned it could cut its workforce by 36,000 workers nationwide, according to reports. In a notice to Oregon workforce adjustment officials, United said it hoped the layoffs would be temporary, but “based on current demand … we presently anticipate that they will last six months or longer.” United also said it was in talks with…