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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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Statement by James C. Little On AMR

Published 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…

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Help TWU Keep American Jobs in America

Published 15 Mar, 2012 When someone thinks of ”bankruptcy” a vision of individuals unable to pay every day bills because of job loss or crushing school and medical costs often comes to mind. But there is another side to this process that is simply shameful: multi-billion dollar corporations using bankruptcy to walk away from promises…

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FAA Finds Philippine Aviation Standards Lacking

Published 21 Mar, 2012 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has found lingering deficiencies in Philippine air safety standards despite the country’s efforts to fix the problems. Unqualified personnel inspect aircraft and airport facilities, inspectors accept free rides on the same airlines they are checking and airlines receive certification despite failing to meet requirements, according to…

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