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AMR Bankruptcy Update for March 7 – 9th, 2012

Published 09 Mar, 2012 This week’s negotiations have shown some progress. On Wednesday AMR announced they would accept the TWU Negotiating Teams proposal to “freeze” existing defined benefit pension plans. This is a major move forward in these difficult negotiations, but remains subject to reaching consensual agreements with all TWU represented work groups. The TWU…

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AMR Bankruptcy Update for March 13, 2012

Published 13 Mar, 2012 The TWU Negotiators met today at Flagship University amid a flurry of media rumors reporting a possible merger with U.S. Airways and American Airlines. There are no facts to substantiate these rumors. Last week AMR filed for a six month extension for its exclusive reorganization time limit which expires March 28….

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American Eagle Update for March 14, 2012

Published 14 Mar, 2012 Today, American Eagle confirmed with TWU leaders that they will begin their Section 1113 process next Wednesday, March 21 at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center at 9:00am cdt. The meeting is for all represented work groups and negotiating committees. American Eagle CEO Dan Garton will provide an overview of…

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AMR Bankruptcy Update for March 15, 2012

Published 15 Mar, 2012 Today, many of the TWU negotiators broke into sub groups to work on their specific issues. There were multiple meetings that went back and forth with the company regarding costing out calculations, as well as discussing specific concessionary items. Our TWU Benefits sub-committee continued to question the company about its active…

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