TWU Maintenance and Related and Stores negotiators met with the Company today at FSU. Both sides continue to try and reach consensual agreements. There was some positive news last week when the Company lowered its ask for APA. The TWU groups will meet with Company representatives again tomorrow. We will keep you posted as soon…
Category: Bankruptcy
AMR Request another extension to “Exclusivity” Period, from September 27, 2012 to December 27, 2012
AMR stated that the unsecured creditors agree to support the three month extension to AMR’s exclusive right to offer a restructuring plan. Judge Lane, is expected to rule on this request the first week in July. AMR spokeswoman Missy Cousino said that the company’s turnaround plan is gaining momentum and that creditors were “expressing confidence in…
American Airlines – Special Update “Me Too” Clause, June 30, 2012
The full description of the Fleet Service “me too” document signed by President Little is available here. The full documentation is being distributed to the TWU Locals and additional information will be posted in future updates. View the Fleet Service “me too” document
AMR Bankruptcy Update for June 28, 2012
Today TWU leaders and the Company signed the “me too” clause enhancements for Fleet Service, Dispatchers, Simulator Technicians, Ground School Instructors and Maintenance and Control Technicians. On June 26th and 27th the Negotiating Committee’s met with the Company in order to take advantage of the “me too” clauses included in the five ratified contracts. The…
Judge’s Section 1113 ruling expected August 15, 2012
There was a little confusion Wednesday afternoon on what date exactly U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane would issue his Section 1113 ruling. Initially, the pilots union in its hotline message to members said it expected the ruling to be delayed until August 8. And then American Airlines senior vice president Denise Lynn said in a letter to employees that…
AMR Bankruptcy Update for June 27, 2012
This afternoon the Allied Pilots Association announced they will send out AA’s “Last Best and Final” offer to their membership. As a result of this development, the Star-Telegram is reporting that judge Sean Lane will delay his ruling on American’s request to reject its labor agreements until August 8, pending the APA’s vote. This has…
Special Jetwire: WEDNESDAY. JUNE 27 2012
A Message from Denise Lynn, Senior Vice President – People Dear American Team, After additional discussions and clarification on a few sections of our June 20 proposal, the APA Board of Directors has agreed to share it with our pilots. This is incredibly welcome news. The agreement is the product of hard work by company…
Proof of Claim Form
Recently, everyone received a Proof of Claim Form from American Airlines. Many questions have come up about this form like “Who should fill out the form? or How do you fill out the claim form?” We have received a response from our legal team. They told us that if you feel that you have a…
TWU Bargaining Units Meet in Dallas Today to Negotiate “Me-Too” Clauses with AMR
Five TWU-Represented Bargaining Units that Accepted American Airlines’ Offer Last Month Will Negotiate Improvements as a Result of More Favorable Terms Offered to Pilots Following Me-Too Talks, Maintenance and Stores Workers Seek to Meet with Company Negotiators Dallas- Negotiators for five Transport Workers Union bargaining units, representing American Airlines’ Fleet Service Clerks, Dispatchers, Ground School…
ATD – AA Bankruptcy Update, June 22, 2012
The TWU International held a conference call this afternoon to update all AA Local presidents on fast moving events surrounding negotiations between American and the Allied Pilots Association. The company has made some movement toward the pilot group and reduced some of their “ask”. These fluid developments trigger the “me too” clause for the five…