Washington, Jan 25 – Today, Congressman John Sullivan met with American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, to discuss issues surrounding the companies bankruptcy filing. “We had a productive meeting – American Airlines is the largest private employer in Oklahoma, and big part of the Tulsa community. I appreciate him taking the time to speak with me so…
Month: January 2012
At a Time When Information is Critical
We, at Local 514, receive information on a daily basis. We hear from members on the floor, retirees, line stations, and even emails from Pilots and Flight Attendants. When reporting information, we have an obligation to you, our brothers and sisters of this local, to put out the facts. I can guarantee that as soon…
PBGC files liens on American assets as the carrier didn’t make its full pension payment in Jan.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. said it has placed liens on some of American Airlines’ assets in Texas and overseas since the carrier did not make its full $100 million pension payment due in January. The agency said it filed over 70 liens, totalling $91.7 million, on behalf of the four pension plans that American…
Union Announces Effort To Support American Airlines Jobs In Tulsa
American Airlines’ maintenance base in Tulsa. The union which represents many of the American Airlines employees at Tulsa’s maintenance base announced a new effort Monday to support American Airlines jobs in Tulsa. The Transport Workers Union is worried their jobs may be moving to help American Airlines get out of bankruptcy. American Airlines has more…
AMR – Pleading Update 01/27/2012 – Bankruptcy
Notice of Presentment of Stipulation and Order Approving Extension for N9420D The Debtors filed a notice of presentment of a stipulation and order between the Debtors and AWAS Aviation Acquisitions Limited, MSA I, and Wilmington Trust Company approving a Section 1110(b) extension for tail number N9420D. Presentment Date is February 3, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. …
AMR – Hearing / Docket Update 01/27/12 – Bankruptcy
HEARING UPDATE The Court considered and granted the Motion of Debtors for Entry of Order Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105(a), 345(b), 363(b), 363(c), and 364(a) and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6003 and 6004 (A) Authorizing Debtors to (i) Continue Using Existing Cash Management System, (ii) Honor Certain Prepetition Obligations Related to the Use Thereof,…
New Year, New Claim Administrator, New Online Registration
For some employees, a new year may mean a new network/claims administrator for their individual or family’s healthcare claims and services. If you changed your medical benefit administrator this year–or added a new one–and would like to have easy access to your benefits, you may register online. Depending on which one you chose, Aetna, Blue…
Thriving Marriage Retreats…
The first Thriving Marriage retreats the weekend of February 11-12 serving two different groups: couples raising a child with autism, and OKDHS child support case workers and their spouses. These FREE, two-day, one night, all-expense-paid retreats will be held at the Embassy Suites in Norman, OK. The retreats offer couples time away together, valuable relationship…
Report to the Executive Board, Chris Gibson – January 27, 2012
Submitted by Chris Gibson • TheBasic & Advance United Way Union Counselor Training Course for 2012 will begin on February 14th. The training will be held at the Tulsa Area United Way building downtown every Tuesday night through March 27th. Topics covered will be: Elderly Care, Workers Compensation, Red Cross Services, Family and Children’s Services,…
AMR Bankruptcy – February 1st Meetings
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The meetings scheduled for February 1, 2012 will take place at Flagship University in the Americana Room . The AA group will meet at 10:00 am and the purpose of this meeting is to initiate the process for changes to our collective bargaining agreements pursuant to Section 1113 of the Bankruptcy…