Court Update Today, the debtors (American Airlines) filed a motion seeking court approval and authorization of the recently ratified new collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s) with the TWU Mechanic & Related and Stores employee groups. The agreements reached, came about after an extensive proceeding under section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code, a lot of hard work…
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TWU Title III & IV Early Out window and revocation extension
As a result of Judge Lane’s decision to defer the APFA ruling until after the vote results on August 19, it has been decided that the Early Out window for TWU Title III (Fleet Service Clerks) and Title IV (Ground Service Employees) will be extended through Sunday, August 19th at 23:59 CST. Additionally, the revocation letter window will…
AA M&R and Stores Membership Dear Brothers and Sisters – August 3, 2012
These are extraordinarily difficult and unprecedented times for TWU/AA members. Never before has organized labor on the property at American Airlines been in such a challenging position. We are currently facing the the threat of abrogation of our contract in bankruptcy court, as well as possible mergers, acquisition, or other corporate transactions involving the carrier.…
Letter from Don Videtich, International Rep. Addressing the Local 565 President
Re: G. Peterson Letter to Members Regarding July 10, 2012 TA Dear Brother Peterson: I read your letter dated July 19, 2012 to the Local 565 membership and have found many inaccuracies and misleading statements. I understand and also feel the frustration associated with the entire bankruptcy process. It is a process designed to facilitate…
Early Out Letter for Fleet Service – Employees interested in the SIS will be able to sign up starting July 23, 2012
This letter will confirm our understanding relative to the implementation of the Early Out Letter of agreement contained within the recently ratified AA/TWU Fleet Service agreement. As you know, in accordance with the “Me,too” provision, the Company cannot implement the new terms and conditions of the restructured agreement until such time consensual ratified agreements have…
Stores March 22, 2012 Term Sheet vs. July 10, 2012 Tentative Agreement Explained
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 targeted to be responsible for 20% of the $1.25 billion. Stores was responsible for $18.1…
The TWU-ATD mailed out the Voting Instructions last Friday
The TWU-ATD mailing will contain your Activation Code. We should be seeing them in the mail soon. I have appended the following voting information that came from the http://twubkfacts.org/ website. TA Voting Instructions To vote, follow the instructions below. You may vote as many times as you like, using either the telephone or Internet, only your last vote will be…
Mechanic & Related March 22, 2012 Term Sheet vs. July 10, 2012 Tentative Agreement Explained
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…
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…
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…