Press Releases
TWU International Statement of Support for Occupy Wall Street
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 06 Oct, 2011 The Transport Workers Union International Executive Council voted unanimously on October 5, 2011 to support Occupy Wall Street and similar actions across the country. Occupy Wall Street, which began on September 17, 2011, has shown to be a growing widespread grassroots movement to create an economy that works for everyone. TWU…Read More…
TWU’s Seat on the Creditors’ Committee for AMR Bankruptcy
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 05 Dec, 2011 Statement by TWU International President James C. Little The U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee made the right call. Thirty thousand TWU members are critical to the current and future operations of American Airlines and American Eagle. AMR, the parent company of both airlines, has substantial short-term and long-term obligations to TWU members. We…Read More…
President Little on Bankruptcy Filing by American & American Eagle
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPresident Little on Bankruptcy Filing by American & American Eagle Published 29 Nov, 2011 Statement by President James C. Little on Bankruptcy Filing by American and American Eagle We are very disappointed by today’s action by AMR. The Transport Workers Union will do everything possible to protect our members at both American Airlines and American…Read More…
American Airlines Invests in Planes, Not People
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jul, 2011 American Airlines announced on July 20 an unprecedented financial investment in the ordering of 460 new aircraft. Gerard Arpey, Chairman and CEO of AMR and American Airlines said that today’s order represents another important step in the company’s strategy to build a strong foundation for the future. Aircraft are not an…Read More…
Mexican Union Federation Sends Message of Solidarity to TWU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 19 Oct, 2011 The TWU’s alliance with the Occupy Wall Street movement has been internationally recognized by The Frente Autentico de Trabajadores (FAT) or Authentic Workers’ Front, the most significant independent union federation in Mexico. Download the Spanish letter here. Here is their solidarity statement translated into English: Attn: Transport Workers Union From Mexico,…Read More…
Statement by James C. Little On AMR
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 23 Mar, 2012 Statement by TWU International President James C. Little On AMR’s Announcement That It Intends to File a Section 1113 Motion Next Week: We have always been prepared to fight for our members — either by reaching an agreement or going to court. We are prepared for either eventuality. While we would…Read More…
Statement by President Little on AMR’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 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…Read More…
Media Briefing: Fate of American Eagle as a Result of Bankruptcy
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 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…Read More…
AA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byAA 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.,…Read More…
TWU Gives AMR Early Out/Separation Proposal
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 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…Read More…