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TWU Gives AMR Early Out/Separation Proposal

Published 15 Feb, 2012 FORT WORTH – The Transport Workers Union presented plans to American Airlines management today that provide a blueprint for voluntary early out/separation as a way to avoid draconian, involuntary layoffs, while saving money for the company.  On February 1, 2012, AMR management announced that it planned to reduce the company’s workforce…

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AA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest

AA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest Published 27 Feb, 2012 Members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) employed at American Airlines and American Eagle, joined by flight attendants (members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants/APFA), retirees, family members and labor supporters will hold demonstrations at airports across the country this Wed.,…

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Media Briefing: Fate of American Eagle as a Result of Bankruptcy

Published 20 Mar, 2012 Ft. Worth, Texas—On Wednesday, March 21, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) will brief the media on AMR’s business plan and changes to working conditions affecting TWU workers at American Eagle. The union also will discuss next steps in the bankruptcy process and actions TWU intends to pursue. The briefing will follow…

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Statement by President Little on AMR’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan

Published 21 Mar, 2012 We’re cautiously optimistic about the plan we saw today for American Eagle, because it presents a viable path for a sustainable business going forward. That’s different than what we saw at American Airlines. American Eagle is moving on two tracks, either to remain a unit of AMR, or to become an…

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