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February 03, 2012

AE BANKRUPTCY UPDATE

Brothers and Sisters,

On Wednesday Feb. 1, AMR announced their restructuring plan, a plan that deals a heavy blow to nearly 9,000 TWU members working at American Airlines.

As for American Eagle’s restructuring, the company was short on specifics saying, “due to fleet uncertainty we have not finalized our plan as of now.” The fleet uncertainty is attributed to contractual articles being addressed in AAs bankruptcy. They are:

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February 02, 2012

Why American Should Not Be Harming Transport Workers Union

Peter Kaufman, Gordian Group president and head of Restructuring and Distressed M&A, on the recent bankruptcies from Eastman Kodak and AMR, and why this is just the beginning.

View the video here

February 02, 2012

 AMR BANKRUPTCY UPDATE

Brothers and Sisters,

As we all know, the AMR bankruptcy has exacerbated an already difficult time for our members. TWU recognizes the anxiety and fear inflicted by their actions on you and your families. Be assured, we are taking all actions possible to protect your job, your wages and benefits.

On Wednesday Feb. 1, AMR announced their restructuring plan, a plan that deals a heavy blow to nearly 9,000 of our members. Their reorganization plan will be evaluated and challenged by our negotiating teams.

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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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