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Local 100 Takes a Stand

Published 22 Dec, 2011 On Thursday, Local 100 members, along with its transit allies and other union members, took a stand against New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) recently proposed contract demanding cutbacks and concessions. As the night sky fell over them, members lit up 2 Broadway outside the NYCT Headquarters as they stood along…

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Members Speak About Their Fears and Losses at American

Published 01 Dec, 2011 Fears about not being able to provide shelter for their families along with the normal every day necessities are echoing among American Airline (AA) TWU members after AA filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 29, which has put contract talks on hold. TWU members fear layoffs, reduced benefits and pays cuts, all…

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We Should Be Up in Arms Over Bankruptcy at “American” Airlines

Published 02 Dec, 2011 AMR, parent of American Airlines and American Eagle, filed for bankruptcy last week even though the company is sitting on $4.1 billion in cash and is able to pay its bills. AMR’s ads in USA Today and the poor excuse for news coverage on network television last Tuesday would lead an…

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President Little Writes Congress Re: American Airlines Bankruptcy

Published 30 Nov, 2011 Today, TWU International President James C. Little sent letters to Congress regarding American Airlines filing for bankruptcy on Nov. 29. The letters are to make certain we open the dialogue about what is to come and to potentially avoid the devastating affects this will have for TWU members. You can read…

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