Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Union Says It Will Defend Jobs Through AA Bankruptcy
Proceedings
Following AMR Corporations' announcement Tuesday that it will be
filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, AFA-CWA president Veda
Shook, which represents flight attendants working for subsidiary
American Eagle, said the union would work to assure that its
members will play an integral role in the reshaping and rebuilding
the regional carrier.
"As details emerge regarding the restructuring of American Eagle
and American Airlines, AFA is prepared to represent the best
interests of the American Eagle Flight Attendants," Shook
(pictured) said in a statement. "The AFA leadership at
American Eagle is fully engaged in responding to the bankruptcy
filing and, along with our financial and legal advisors, will
monitor developments closely. We also are committed to working
closely with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants,
coordinating efforts as we protect our Flight Attendant
careers.
AFA represents over 1,500 Flight Attendants at American Eagle.
"We are committed to protecting American Eagle Flight Attendants,
ensuring the long-term success of the airline and working swiftly
through the bankruptcy process with as little disruption as
possible. Today's filing does not change pay, benefits or working
conditions for Flight Attendants as their contract remains intact,"
she said. "Flight Attendants will continue our work as the safety
professionals we are proud to be. We will work closely with
all of our fellow front-line workers and their unions throughout
the bankruptcy. As members of AFA, American Eagle Flight
Attendants remain proud of the contributions they make daily to the
airline. Chapter 11 is not an excuse to lay failed business
decisions on the backs of the hard-working Flight Attendants.
Pure and simple: Flight Attendants and other front-line workers are
the airline's greatest asset and they should be recognized and
respected as such.
Shook said the union has a great deal of experience in
restructuring, and has been successful in preserving jobs and
benefits for its members. "With AFA's legal and collective
bargaining experience, American Eagle Flight Attendants have
industry-leading resources at their disposal," she said.
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