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Oneworld Unions Offer Employers ‘Partnership in Building Alliance Future’

Published 19 Jul, 2011 A new body representing workers in oneworld alliance airlines made its first move by offering a constructive partnership between trade unions and management on problem-solving and negotiation. The One World of Labour Council – which was formed in April by unions affiliated to the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) including the…

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American Airlines Invests in Planes, Not People

Published 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…

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TWU Texas State Conference Builds Political Strategy

Published 28 Jul, 2011 TWU members and retiree’s attended the TWU Texas State Conference meeting this week hosted by Local 555 in Dallas, Texas to prepare for the ongoing political struggles and hear from featured guest speakers Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (District 10) and Texas AFL-CIO Vice President John Patrick. Senator Davis spoke of…

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FAA Shutdown: Not the Way to Operate on Final Approach

Published 02 Aug, 2011 While the nation and the news media have largely been focused on the debt talks, and everyone hopes for a soft landing, the GOP has demonstrated how far they’re willing to go if their demands are not met: They’ve crashed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). When its authority to collect revenue…

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