Month: November 2013

514 – What’s on the plate

Merger is Approved Judge Lane says we are a go with the New American Airlines ( AA + US Airways) December 9, 2013 is the projected Effective date of the POR (More Here) A25 Line AMT Test For those preparing for the A25 Line Test. The Aircraft Maintenance Log Familiarization (formerly E6 Logbook) class is…

New A-25 AMT Line test, for review

We have 30 days from 11-21-2013 to review and have objections to any portion or revision Article 11 (e) of the M&R Contract language: (e) Whenever and wherever qualifying tests are used to determine the competency of an employee for a promotion and/or transfer, these tests will be prepared by the Company. Copies of qualifying tests…

AMR Merger update from TWU’s Sharon L. Levine

As you likely heard, Judge Lane approved the Debtors’ motions regarding the Rule 9019 settlement of the Clayton Act and authorizing immediate consummation of the Plan and the Merger. The Court also denied the Alioto Plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order. As part of the bench ruling during a thirty minute hearing that just…

Bankruptcy judge approves American’s settlement with DOJ

U.S. bankruptcy judge Sean Lane approved American Airlines’ and US Airways’ antitrust settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, clearing the legal path for the two airlines to complete their merger. Lane also rejected a request for a temporary restraining order from San Francisco attorney Joseph Alioto. Alioto, who represents about 40 plaintiffs…

Judge Lane Says He’ll Render Decision on AA Bankruptcy By Wednesday, Latest

Yesterday, a Bankruptcy Court hearing was held on three motions – two brought by American Airlines and one filed by individual plaintiffs, who contend that the merger violates the anti-trust law (“Clayton Act Plaintiffs”).  In American’s motions, the Company is asking the Court (1) to approve the Settlement Agreement between American, US Airways, the U.S.…

Tulsa Retirees Have Multiple Options for Services

SOURCE:  The Dispatch, 10-31-2013 Base Maintenance News – AA M&E Newsletter Retirees in Tulsa have several options for retiree services. The American Airlines Federal Credit Union has multiple branches in the Tulsa area, outside of the Tulsa Base. Travel activity can be done through Retiree Jetnet, calling the 800#, or visiting the ticket counter at TUL.…

TWU Equity Distribution Committee – Status Report DATE: November 7, 2013

MEMORANDUM FROM: TWU Equity Distribution Appeals Panel: Gary Peterson, John Plowman, Sam Cirri and Jim Fudge RE: Status Report DATE: November 7, 2013 A Panel of four members of the TWU Equity Distribution Appeals Committee held the Committee’s second meeting on November 4, 5 and 6 at the offices of The Labor Bureau Inc., in…

TWU Local 514’s Women’s Committee Raffle

The TWU Local 514 Women’s Committee will be raffling off the following item to raise money for children in the Domestic Violence Intervention Service (DVIS) Emergency Shelter. His/Her Gift Basket Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. Contact Tracy Hardin, 918 409-5962 or Vickey Wall, 918 638-4236 to purchase tickets. The drawing will be…