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Contrary to early reports Wednesday, the Section 1113 ruling was devastating for organized labor at American Airlines. Unfortunately, the more we read of the 111-page ruling on American’s Section 1113 motion, the more clear it is that the judge has no interest in preserving labor contracts at American Airlines. Abrogation of the pilots’ contract is…
As you may recall, on July 6, 2012. AMR filed a complaint asking the bankruptcy court to declare that none of AMR’s current retirees (both union or non-union) have a vested right to retiree medical benefits. AMR asserts that under ERISA, the health and welfare benefits the debtors provide to current retirees (including TWU retirees)…
TO: All TWU AA and AE Members RE: Judge Lane’s Ruling / APA Contract Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am sure by now that most of you are aware of Judge Lane’s recent ruling on August 15, 2012 as to the issue of whether or not he should rule in favor of AMR’s motion to…
Early Out with 15 Years of Company Time and 45 years old Definition: You are entitled to 13 weeks of severance plus $10,000. You are only entitled to the $12,500 if you are system or station protected. You must have 15 years of Company Time and be 45 years or older. THE WINDOW FOR…
Yesterday Judge Lane released his opinion “temporarily” denying American Airlines motion to abrogate its agreement with the Allied Pilots Association. While reading a 106 page opinion is a lengthy exercise, we recommend all members look at the actual opinion. It provides an excellent discussion of the standards for abrogating a contract which is consistent with the legal advice we…
By Nick Brown and Karen Jacobs NEW YORK (Reuters) – A judge on Wednesday denied a request by American Airlines parent AMR Corp (AAMRQ.PK) to abandon collective bargaining agreements with its pilots’ union, an unexpected decision and setback for bankrupt AMR in its quest to save more than $1 billion a year in labor costs.…