Month: May 2012

Letter from Sam Cirri, 5-16-2012

Brothers and Sister TWU Members, As the LBO was to better the March 22 terms, we understand that AA implemented many concessions that were not acceptable.  At this point, I, for one, am proud of the turnout of our membership in participating in the voting process.  I would also like to add that, where some…

What’s Next?

AS TO THOSE UNITS THAT VOTED YES TO ACCEPT THE LAST OFFER: Q. When does the offer actually go into effect? A. First, the court has to ultimately approve the five agreements. This is certainly expected to happen, but there is no time set for this to occur. Second, TWU and AA have an understanding…

Jason Whitley’s Tweets from the Bankruptcy Court, 5-15-2012

12:40a UPDATE: The 5 TWU groups that accepted AA’s final offer still lose 2,900 jobs. Would have been worse. AA’s “final offer” offer saved 1,300. 12:30a A NEW DEAL? AA tells me it will still try reach “consensual agreements” with two TWU groups that rejected its “final offer.” Talks continue. 11:15a Lawrence Rosselot testifying now…

AMR – Court Update 5/15/2012

The Court considered the motion (the “Motion”) of the Ad Hoc Committee of Passenger Service Agents to Restrain the Debtors from Making Unilateral Changes in the Terms and Condition of Employment of the PSAs. The passenger service agents are currently not represented by a union, but the Communication Workers of America (the “CWA”) have filed…

AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FIVE TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION WORKGROUPS, COVERING 11,000 EMPLOYEES, RATIFY AGREEMENTS

FORT WORTH, Texas Bruce Hicks, American Airlines spokesperson, issued the following statement: “American Airlines is pleased to announce ratified agreements with five workgroups represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), including Fleet Service, Dispatch, Maintenance Control Technicians, Simulator Technicians, and Ground School and Simulator Pilot Instructors. These consensual agreements preserve approximately 1,300 jobs, and provide…

Last Best Offer Vote Results: 5-15-2012

Five Out of Seven TWU Bargaining Units Vote to Accept American Airlines’ Last Offer TWU’s Lawyers Continue to Argue on Behalf of All Members in NYC Bankruptcy Court Today While Union Leadership Promotes Merger with US Airways as Best Option for American Airlines, its Customers, and Employees NEW YORK– Election results were released this morning…

Support Our Wounded Soldiers at Landstuhl Hospital

The Joint Women’s Committee and Veterans Committee are sponsoring a raffle with the proceeds benefiting US Soldiers at Landstuhl Hospital in Germany. You may purchase the tickets from any Women’s Committee or Veterans Committee member. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held on May 31, 2012 at 9:00 am…

Joint Shop Steward/Membership Meeting

Date …………………….. Monday, May 21, 2012 Time …………………….. 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 11:30 PM Place ……………………..TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business.   Mary Gorremans Recording Secretary   Joint SS-Membership Meeting Bulletin May 21, 2012 in PDF