Dallas — Members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) at two American Airlines bargaining units have voted to ratify new contract agreements which reduce the concessions demanded by AMR, the airline’s parent company. AMR has been in bankruptcy reorganization since November of 2011. TWU members at American Airlines who work in Mechanics and…
Michael Quill Scholarship Application 2024
TWU Founder Michael J. Quill The union has been honoring our founder with these scholarships since 1969. Quill Scholarship awards have benefited hundreds of TWU families. Children of our members…
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TWU Members at American Airlines Ratify Agreements for Mechanics and Related and Stores
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.…
Updated M&R/Stores Bankruptcy Q&A
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Just the Facts..
Last week an advertisement was posted in the Tulsa world urging Tulsa 514 members to vote against the tentative agreement which is before us now. The persons paying for this ad declined to identify themselves. The reasons for this are obvious — the ad is very misleading and parts are completely untrue, and it was…
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…
Tentative Agreement Myths
The Bankruptcy Judge can modify the Company’s “Ask” — which is the final proposal the Company made to the Union back in March before the hearings on its Section 1113 motion to reject our contract began – to make it fairer to the union. This is not accurate. The judge has one decision to…