Just a short note to let you know of any Bankruptcy news…which we are sorry to report is zilch. As far we can tell, the 1114 Retiree Committee has not held any meetings for a while. We assume they are awaiting the next ruling from the bankruptcy judge, Judge Lane. The next scheduled 1113 hearing…
TWU Acted to Oust Tom Horton — IBT No-Show at Bankruptcy Court
You may have seen some electioneering from the Teamsters lately regarding Tom Horton’s compensation and the bankruptcy court. Let’s be perfectly clear about what is really going on here: Not only is the TWU not supportive of excessive bonuses and compensation for Tom Horton – we worked with the other unions at American…
4.8% Equity Facts
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Several members have informed me that IBT organizers are distributing propaganda that claims that the TWU International will withhold equity that is rightfully due to our members. The TWU successfully negotiated the 4.8% equity, and it will be distributed to our members fairly, and with transparency. What seems to upset the…
Window Shop Changes Its Fate
During the negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement the company insisted on their need for increased outsourcing. The TWU zealously fought to retain work and obtained industry leading language that limits the company’s outsourcing to 35% of its total maintenance expense. Several areas were identified by the company for outsourcing, within the percentage cap, and…
AA Bankruptcy and Individual Claims
A question was sent by Bobby Gless, TWU-ATD to Paul Kizel of Lowenstein Sandler LLP addressing Individual Claims. Brothers & Sisters, Some members filed individual claims for grievances (or other claims). Some of those individual claims are on the docket for next week and AA is looking to deny those claims. These should…
Halt the $20 million severance package to AMR CEO Tom Horton
The American Airlines bankruptcy has resulted in major layoffs, steep pay-cuts, drastic work-rule changes and severe reductions in medical benefits to current employees and retirees. Yet, Tom Horton, American’s CEO Tom is set to receive a $20 million+ severance package. Bankruptcy reforms were put into place to prevent such excess following the Enron scandal and…
TWU Equity Distribution Informational Meeting – Hand Out
Introduction: As part of the resolution of the American Airlines bankruptcy, TWU negotiated a 4.8% share of the total claims recovered by general unsecured creditors. The post-bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization provides that unsecured creditors will receive their recovery in the form of new American Airlines Group (AAG) common stock. So TWU will receive 4.8% of…
TWU514 2013 Elections – Sample Ballots
These are the Sample ballots that you will be receiving for the TWU 514 Elections. NOTE: They are in 8.5 x 13 paper format, therefore printing them on 8.5 x 11 will be distorted. 2013-Ballots-TWU514-Elections in PDF format
Letter from Doug Parker, Senior Leadership Team. June 10, 2013
Dear American and US Airways Team Members, Today I am pleased to announce the senior leadership team that has been selected to lead the new American Airlines. The team we are naming today is comprised of senior leaders from both American and US Airways. As individuals, they each have outstanding industry expertise and experience. Collectively,…
Shop Stewards Meeting, Monday June 10, 2013
Date Monday, June 10, 2013 Time: 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM Place TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business Training OSM/Cabin Scope Shop Stewards Meeting Bulletin 2013 in PDF