Termination vs Freeze of Defined Benefit Plan

AMR has agreed to “freeze” the Retirement Benefit Plan of American Airlines, Inc. for Employees Represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America, AFL-CIO (“the Plan”). This is the alternative to terminating the Plan and turning it over to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”). Keeping the Plan up and running is advantageous to…

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ATD Today March 7, 2012

Miami Members Mobilize To Help One Another Through Bankruptcy Hardships Watch the latest video interviews of TWU members from the Miami area who express their reactions about the bankruptcy and how it affects their future. When AMR filed for bankruptcy in November, the news hit working families like a corporate torpedo. It has now been…

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TWU Wins Freeze of Pension Plans at American Airlines

Dallas — In a major development in the ongoing AMR bankruptcy case, TWU members at American Airlines have won a freeze of current pension plans. “The company initially wanted to terminate our pension plan, shift the cost to the government, and put our members at risk,” said TWU International President James C. Little. “Our negotiating…

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Town Hall Q&A

Last month’s telephone town hall generated an overwhelming number of questions about AMRs bankruptcy. The limited timeframe for the call that evening made it impossible to answer everyone’s questions. In closing, International President James C. Little assured listeners that all questions would be answered as soon as humanly possible. Town Hall Questions 1 of 3…

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Flex Spending Accounts for 2011

The expiration date for using your 2011 Flexible Spending Account balance is fast approaching. The last date to use all of your 2011 Flexible Spending account is March 15,2012. Remember if you do not use all of your money you will lose it.

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Foot Clinic

The Visiting Nurse Association of Tulsa will be starting Foot Care Clinics at the TWU Hall, 11945 E Pine St Tulsa, OK. Clinics will be held on the fourth Wednesday of every month beginning February 22, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The next clinic will be March 28, 2012. Appointments are required. Please…

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