Topic: Transport Workers Union of America
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American Airlines mechanics: Many buyouts, few layoffs
American Airlines will not have to resort to mass layoffs during its bankruptcy, because so many mechanics accepted American Airlines' buyout offer.
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Chicago teachers strike: Illegal under Illinois law?
Illinois state law could bar teachers from striking on anything except pay and benefits, but the Chicago teachers strike is also about class size, job security, and teacher evaluations. Mayor Rahm Emanuel can take the union to court – but at a risk.
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Retirement cuts? American backs off threat.
Retirement pay for workers will be frozen, as bankrupt American Airlines backs off threat to terminate pension plans. The freezing of retirement plans will affect flight attendants and ground workers, not pilots.
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American Airlines plans to cut 13,000 jobs
American Airlines, the nation's third-largest airline, would eliminate about 15 percent of its workforce. The move comes as part of American Airlines' bankruptcy protection plan.
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Occupy Wall Street: Unions join protests. Will message change?
Union support offers Occupy Wall Street protesters organization and supplies. But will union involvement change the Occupy Wall Street movement's message?
10/05/2011 03:22 pm -
Occupy Wall Street: flash in the pan or beginning of a movement?
A growth spurt sent the Occupy Wall Street movement sprawling across the US and into other countries. It's showing greater organization and widening appeal. Will it hold together?
10/04/2011 10:27 am
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