Published 22 Mar, 2012 On Friday, March 23 people will gather on Washington Place and Green Street in New York from noon to 1 p.m. for the 101st Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Commemoration. The commemoration is for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire that occurred on March 25, 1911 when a fire erupted on the top…
Published 06 Mar, 2012 Watch the latest video interviews of TWU members from the Miami area who express their reactions about the bankruptcy and how it affects their future. When AMR filed for bankruptcy in November, the news hit working families like a corporate torpedo. It has now been three months since the dismal news…
Published 07 Mar, 2012 Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Director Josh Gotbaum released the following statement today on AMR’s employee letter on pension plans: “It is great progress and good news that American recognizes it can reorganize successfully and preserve its employees’ pension plans. We’re also glad the company is willing to work with us to…
Published 08 Mar, 2012 Re: American Airlines and Transport Workers Union of America AFL-CIO Seven Contract Groups Dear Chairman Puchala and Members Dougherty and Hoglander: I write on behalf of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), the certified representative for more than 24,000 bargaining unit employees employed at American Airlines. The TWU appreciates the…