DOJ Case Re Merger – September 4, 2013

September 4, 2013 TO: All Members Locals 501 – 591 RE: DOJ Case Re Merger Dear Brothers & Sisters: American Airlines and US Airways have created a website www.newamericanarriving.com. There is a tab on the page “share your voice!” which facilitates sending letters in support of the merger. Once you submit your information, the website automatically…

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Update on Equity Distribution Mailings – September 2, 2013

Dear Brothers & Sisters: We recently extended the deadline when TWU represented employees would receive their eligibility information regarding the Equity Distribution. The prior deadline was set for September 2, 2013. In consultation with the mailing service provider, we were advised that they sent the eligibility mailings via bulk rate U.S. Mail. The time frame…

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514 – What’s on the plate

2013 Henryetta Labor Day Parade and Marching Band Contest Monday, September 2, 2013 Parade and Marching Band Contest begin at 10:00am on Main Street in Henryetta, OK. Come early (6:30am – 9:00am) and TWU, Local 514 will buy your breakfast at the Classic Diner, 107 Main Street, Henryetta. Details Here DOJ to Block Merger November…

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Equity Distribution

Dear Brothers & Sisters: We have received reports from Locals and members stating that they have received their first Equity Distribution mailings from the TWU and there has been some confusion. It is important to note that the equity distribution mailings will be separate. You will receive one letter that explains your eligibility to participate…

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Statement by Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Director Garry Drummond on Today’s Decision by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to Hear AMR/US Airways Merger Case in 2013

Members and leaders of the Transport Workers Union employed at both American Airlines and US Airways are pleased that Judge Kollar-Kotelly has decided to hear arguments in the American Airlines/US Airways merger suit on November 25, 2013. A new American Airlines composed of US Airways and the current American will provide greater competition with Delta…

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AA Bankruptcy Court Update, Aug. 30, 2013

  At the scheduling conference this morning in District Court in Washington, D.C. on the DOJ complaint, the District Court set a trial date of November 25, 2013 and a status conference for October 1, 2013. This is well in advance of the March trial date requested by the government. Further, this does not prevent the Bankruptcy Court…

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