20120710 – MR Tentative Agreement Presentation Final – Rev 2 July 10, 2012 Tentative Agreement How we got here American Airlines entered in to bankruptcy on November 29, 2011 Each major employee group union and non-union were required to make cost cuts that would equate to $1.25 billion annually. The five major groups were each…
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Bankruptcy – Common Questions and Answers July 19, 2012
Earlier in the year we provided answers to certain questions on the bankruptcy procedure. These answers have not changed, but for the convenience of the membership we think it is helpful to reiterate the answers to the most common questions. We have also added a question and answer regarding recently negotiated arrangements for the payment…
Unemployment Benefits with American Airlines Layoff, Unemployment opinion letter from Steve Hickman
From: Steve Hickman Frasier, Frasier & Hickman, LLP Re: Unemployment Benefits with American Airlines Layoff The Union has asked for an official legal opinion on how unemployment benefits interact with the upcoming proposed layoffs by American Airlines. Anyone laid off because of low seniority is entitled to unemployment benefits. This should be true whether or…
Voter Registration – Election Season is HERE!
Be Sure You Are Registered to Vote* Let Us Help You Make Sure You Are Registered and Ready! Election Season is here once again, and registered voters will have the chance to vote for President, members of Congress, and a number of state and county officers. The primary election is past, but in Oklahoma the…
Comparison of M&R Bankruptcy Agreements
This document is not intended to be a comprehensive comparison. It is intended to highlight major economic changes only. American TWU (July 2012) United AMFA (2nd bankruptcy agreement May 2005)* Northwest AMFA (Dec. 2005) US Airways IAM (2nd bankruptcy agreement Jan. 2005)** Duration 6 years, 48 month early opener 2005 – 5 years, 51 month…
Employee Prefunding Balance – Available on Jetnet
(Link to Jetnet Page) Employee Prefunding Balance Your employee prefunding balance is $x,xxx.xx as of March 31, 2012, and includes investment earnings through this date, this does not include Company contributions. Review the information below for additional information. Prefunding Today, TWU-represented employees at American Airlines contribute an amount each pay period to a trust…
Court Update for July 19, 2012
Hearing on the application of Jenner & Block to serve as counsel the section 1114 committee This morning the court approved the retention of Jenner & Block to serve as counsel the section 1114 committee. Hearing on motion to extend exclusivity This morning the court granted the joint motion American and the official unsecured creditors…
TA Overview and Q&A – Locations Updated 7-18-2012
All meetings will begin about 7AM, except Special Membership Meetings which will be held at 7:15 AM, 11:45 AM and 3:45 PM. Jul 18 Hangars 1 & 2 2D Conf Room (2D, 2nd Level) Jul 19 Hangars 3 & 4 MD 80 Product Team Conf Room (Mezzanine Level, column E8-9) Jul 23 Hangars 5 &…
Letter from Garry Drummond, ATD Director to M&R and Stores, 7-16-2012
TO: ALL TWU MECHANIC & RELATED AND STORES AMERICAN AIRLINES MEMBERS You have the opportunity to consider the full text of the proposed tentative agreement between the TWU and American Airlines covering our mechanic & related and stores membership. If the agreement is approved, the Company will withdraw its motion to reject our collective bargaining…
American Airlines – Maintenance and Related and Stores Voting Instructions
Letter From Garry Drummond To M&R and Stores Members (Download Printable PDF Version Here) Due to the compressed time frame of the ratification vote we are unable to provide each member with a printed copy of all the information available. Please check the links below in the Q&A column on the right for the most…