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February 17, 2012

Saving money is not cheap, as one consulting contract for American Airlines and AMR is proving.

Boston Consulting Group has been helping new AMR/American Airlines chairman and chief executive officer Tom Horton reorganize the management structure at the air carrier.

On Thursday, AMR filed a motion seeking approval of the arrangement, with a "not-to-exceed" price tag of $11,732,000 for Boston Consulting's fees.

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February 15, 2012

Mr. Jeff Brundage
Senior VP – Human Resources

Dear Jeff:

TWU as you know has been diligent in preparing to meet with American to address the complex issued raised in this bankruptcy proceeding. We are working round the clock to evaluate the financial issues raised as well as to look at a means of addressing those concerns in an effort to save jobs, save careers, and save the company.

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February 14, 2012

DFW Airport Labor Solidarity Rally

Monday and Tuesday the TWU Negotiating Team hunkered down at Flagship University continuing their careful evaluation of AMRs financial spread sheets, and drafting their "ask" for specific documents needed for review - the company is obligated to produce these for the TWU negotiators.

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Court Updates

February 22, 2012

Today the TWU submitted its response to (i) the motion of the AMR Retirees Pension Protection Corp. (“ARPPC”) for entry of an order appointing an official committee of retired employees pursuant to section 1114(d) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), and (ii) the motion (Docket No. 1132) of the Ad Hoc Committee of Passenger Service Agents for appointment of a retirees committee pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1114(d) (collectively, the “Motions”) not take a position on the Motions but to confirm that  should the Court direct the appointment of a retiree committee pursuant to section 1114(d) of the Bankruptcy Code, the TWU elects to serve as the representative of TWU-represented retirees and would seek to participate, through a designated representative, as a member of such committee.

Press Releases

February 15, 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 by 9,000 from TWU-represented work groups.

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