Dear Brothers and Sisters, During my years in the U.S. military, I learned valuable lessons that have stayed with me ever since. Never box yourself into a corner, always keep your options open, and be sure to have a long-range battle plan. That’s exactly the strategy our union has followed as we face, together,…
Category: TWU-ATD
Unions at American Airlines plan to back takeover bid from rival US Airways
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…
Transit-Highway Jobs Bill a Step Closer to Enactment
WASHINGTON, DC— Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issued the following statement in response to passage of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R.4348): “The House of Representatives made the right decision today when it put a myriad of ideological interests aside in favor of moving toward negotiating a jobs-creating,…
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
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…
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…
What Happens to My Employer’s Union Contract?
An employer’s bankruptcy filing does not immediately affect the status of its collective bargaining agreement with the Union. All of the contract’s provisions continue to govern the debtor’s post-filing obligations to Union employees, including the applicable grievance procedures. Under section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code, the bankruptcy court may authorize an employer to reject—and thus…