DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS — Unions at American Airlines plan to support a potential takeover offer by rival US Airways, according to two people familiar with the situation. The unions believe that combining with US Airways would give American the best chance to grow and preserve jobs, said the two, who spoke on condition…
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AMR 1113(c) Bankruptcy reorganization process chart
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AMR Bankruptcy Update for April 17, 2012
The TWU Negotiating Committee’s are meeting at FSU this week to discuss the “full text” language of the company’s most recent proposal in AMR’s attempt to reach a consensual deal. International President James Little told members from the beginning that they would have an opportunity to review full text language before they vote on either…
Justice for AAmerican Workers
Stand in solidarity with the Transport Workers Union for the 1st day of American Airlines bankruptcy trial against labor. Monday, April 23 9am-11am Gather in Battery Park (NE corner at Broadway & State St) March to Bowling Green Park (Across from US Bankruptcy Court) Justice for AAmerican Workers Flier, in PDF
Letter to Local 514 Members: 4-16-2012
Soon after American Airlines filed Chapter 11, Local 514 set the wheels in motion to ensure the Tulsa Maintenance Base did not become a casualty. We reached out to our community, we set up a website (isupportamericanjobs.com) and we contacted our community leaders and elected officials. Many of our coworkers and family members stepped up…
Joint AA Labor Statement, April 14th, 2012
We appreciate the concern for the well-being of American Airlines and its employees that many have made public today. As the elected leaders of the three major work groups at our company, we share their concerns. That is why we are working diligently to ensure that American Airlines can grow, flourish and compete. We are…
AMR Bankruptcy Updates for April 13, 2012
Last night the company informed the TWU Negotiating Committees representing AMT and Related and the Fleet Groups, that they would not have any counter proposals available until next Wednesday and Thursday. As of today, the company has not provided the TWU with the needed documents they requested. TWU International Representative Jose Galarza informed the company that the TWU…
Thinking of Retiring?
Please contact Local 514’s Retirement Counselor Mark Loeber for details. Contact details are listed below: Mark Loeber TWU, Local 514 Retirement Counselor 9175 S. Yale Ave. Suite 200 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 918-491-0079
The American Workplace
Hard working TWU members keep American Airlines and American Eagle operations going every day – rain or shine. In spite of AMR’s bankruptcy and the company’s latest filing to abrogate AA’s labor contracts, TWU members continue to perform as airline professionals, doing their best for our passengers every day, 24-7. The TWU video, [youtube_video id=”3uF8g8nzwyM”]…
AMR Bankruptcy Updates for April 10, 2012
The TWU’s legal team is preparing for trial in New York. AMR “fast tracked” the bankruptcy process with their 1113(c) filing to abrogate our labor contracts. AMR’s motion included dumping over 6,500 documents and exhibits with the court filing. The documents spell out AMR’s alleged reason for seeking abrogation of all of our CBAs. TWU’s…