Brothers and Sisters, No one ever said this would be easy. The bankruptcy process is complicated. Making matters worse, the bankruptcy laws are designed to protect assets and not people. In this letter, let me bring you up to date on our continuing efforts to fight back and protect all TWU members at American Airlines.…
Category: Fleet Service
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…
TWU / American Airlines 1113 Contract Ratification Results
Download the TWU / American Airlines 1113 Contract Ratification Results. Fleet Results Instructors Results Maint Control Techs Results Stock Clerk Results Flight Dispatch Results M&R Results Sim Techs Results
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…
AA Bankruptcy Last Best Offer informational Q & A with John Hewitt
An information video with John Hewitt, Chairman of Maintenance. [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/MiQTizuPUCc]
Voting Has Started – AA’s “Last, Best and Final”
Brothers and Sisters, The voting has begun on the company’s “last, best and final offer.” Just one day into the vote, members were calling in confused and asking questions about American’s LBO. There is misinformation being generated on blog sites, social networking pages, and a few local web sites. Get the facts. Read the full…
TWU SETTLEMENT PROPOSALS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – May 8, 2012
1. If I am currently on LOA and meet all requirements of “Stand-in-Stead,” am I eligible? A. We are not offering a “Stand-in-Stead.” However, employees on an approved leave of absence who meet the requirements are eligible for the Early-Out. (Please see the Early-Out Q&A document for more details.) 2. If I am laid off mid-year…
Letter from AA to Robert Gless, Re: Mechanic & Related Term Sheet – Title II adjustments
AmericanAirlines® May 10, 2012 Mr. Robert F. Gless Deputy Director – ATD AA System Coordinator Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO 1791 Hurstview Drive Hurst, TX 76054 Re: Mechanic & Related Term Sheet – Title II adjustments Dear Robert, During the final hours of discussion leading up to the Mechanics & Related best and final…