Passages

Passages “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

AA/AE Bankruptcy Court Update Mar 12, 2013

As we previously posted, AMR filed a motion for approval to enter into a 12-year capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airline Inc. (“Republic”).   Capacity purchase agreements between major carriers and regional partners are one approach airlines use to provide regional feed services. Under such arrangements, the major carrier generally purchases the entire capacity of…

Help “Keep Knives Off the Plane”

As part of our multi-faceted stance against TSA’s recent decision to allow small knives on the plane, a petition, “Keep Knives Off the Plane. Block Transportation Security Administration Policy Decision to Accept Pre-9/11 Weapons” was created for public awareness and to gain support for all those whose safety will be in danger because of this decision.…

Letter to Bobby Gless, RE: Interest Earnings on Prefunding Contributions

  RE: Taxable Earnings/Prefunding Dear Mr. Gless, The TWU International asked our accounting firm to research the method by which prefunding income was being reported by the company. TWU members were asking questions regarding this matter.   Of course each member must consult his/her own tax advisor for advice. However, we can provide general information…

Workers compensation battle expected in House

SOURCE The Journal Record   OKLAHOMA CITY – Though it cleared the Oklahoma Senate with no amendments, little debate and a big spread of yes votes, the mammoth overhaul of the workers’ compensation system probably won’t be getting the same fast-track reception on the other side of the Capitol. Designed to eliminate the present court-based…

Teamsters Promise…

Teamsters Keep Promising They Will Get What the TWU Has Already Negotiated For You The Teamsters claim… They will get you the 4.8% equity stake that is exclusively controlled by the TWU to distribute to the groups we represent.  To the contrary, the TWU will never allow the Teamsters to determine how our 4.8% will…