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February 14, 2012

The union representing seven categories of ground workers at bankrupt American Airlines will offer alternatives to some of the job cuts and concessions the company says it needs to survive, the head of the Transport Workers Union said on Tuesday.

TWU has asked American's parent company AMR Corp for details on how it arrived at the cost-savings targets it unveiled this month when it said it planned to eliminate 13,000 jobs and terminate pensions.

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February 13, 2012

 Telephone Town Hall on AMR Bankruptcy tonight at 7:30 pm EST, with TWU International Pres. James C. Little

Brothers and Sisters:

Please join me this evening for a Telephone Town Hall regarding the AMR bankruptcy and its impact on TWU members and families at American Airlines and American Eagle.

I will provide a briefing on activities and the response to this crisis, as well as, answer questions submitted to me by the membership.

You can join the call and hear my responses first hand this evening, February 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. E.S.T.  by dialing, toll free:1-877-229-8493.   Then enter the passcode:  14154.

TWU members are standing together to fight for what's right at American and American Eagle Airlines, and I hope you will be able to participate in this evening's call, at 7:30 pm Eastern.

Dial in toll-free: 1-877-229-8493.  Passcode:  14154

Fraternally,
James C. Little

February 12, 2012

American Airlines workers and those in the community of Dallas/Ft.Worth, TX speak out about the job cuts and losses they face in the wake of the American Airlines bankruptcy. Pledge your support today at www.isupportamericanjobs.com  

Watch the video here

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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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