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Bankruptcy judge rules AMR can void the American Airlines pilot’s contract

AMR Corporation (American Airlines) (Dallas/Fort Worth) now has what it has wanted. Bankruptcy Court Judge Lane has issued his decision which now permits AMR and American Airlines to unilaterally void its contract with its pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association. AMR has stated it needs labor stability and around 20 percent lower costs to emerge from its Chapter 11 reorganization. Who now will make the next move?

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American Airlines:

American addresses bankruptcy judge’s concerns, makes a new push to void the pilot’s contract

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) through the AMR Corporation has listened to the concerns of bankruptcy court judge Sean Lane and revised its motion accordingly. AMR is now making a new effort to seek bankruptcy court approval to void the collective bargaining contract with its pilots through the Allied Pilots Association (APA) according to this report by Reuters.

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Meanwhile, the creditors committee (after being briefed by AMR) urged both the pilots and the flight attendants to quickly reach a new agreement with management rather than take the consequences of a voided contract. The creditors told the unions AMR cannot sweeten the deal already tentatively agreed by management and union leadership. The pilot membership voted down the recent tentative agreement. APA’s president resigned after the members voted down this agreement.

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American:

Bankruptcy court judge denies American’s request to void the pilot’s current contract

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) through the bankrupt AMR Corporation has received a setback in its efforts to impose a lower cost base contract for its pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA). According to this report by Reuters, the bankruptcy court judge Sean Lane has denied management’s request to void the current collective bargaining contract with the pilots. Previously the pilots rejected an interim contract that would have lowered wages and benefits.

APA sees this ruling as a victory. AMR can now amend the motion or go back to the negotiating table with the union.

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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Boeing 737-823 N973AN (msn 29548) climbs away from the runway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

American Airlines:

American Airlines’ pilots reject the tentative contract by 61%

American Airlines‘ (Dallas/Fort Worth) 7,500 pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), have rejected by a 61 percent vote, to disapprove the latest tentative contract. American stated it was disappointed by the vote and will now ask the bankruptcy court to impose harsher terms for its pilots.

Meanwhile AA’s flight attendants are voting on a tentative agreement through August 19.

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American Airlines:

American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association reach a tentative agreement

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and the Allied Pilots Association (APA) today (June 27) reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The pilot’s union voted to send the agreement to the members for ratification. If approved by the members, this will advert the bankruptcy court from having to rule on American’s request to void all labor contracts.

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American:

American Airlines and its pilots are now closer to an agreement

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and its pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), are both facing a deadline for a bankruptcy court decision on the company’s request to void all contracts. The two parties are talking again. According to this report by the New York Times, the two parties are now closer to an agreement.

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American Airlines:

American’s pilots union board rejects the final contract offer, will the court void the current contracts?

American Airlines‘ (Dallas/Fort Worth) pilots union, the Allied Pilots Association, has rejected the final contract offer from management by a 11 to 5 vote and sent the contract to the members. Barring a reversal by the pilots, the decision of a contract now rests with the bankruptcy court judge. Judge Sean Lane is expected to rule on management’s motion to void all labor contracts and impose tentative terms tomorrow (June 22) according to this report by Reuters.

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American Airlines: