IP: ---AMERICAN TO PROVIDE SPECIAL SEPARATION PAY, PROGRAMS TO EMPLOYEES FACING LAYOFF---

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

I assume this also applies tio those who have been terminated?

Dave

> From: jspira () basex com
> To: David Farber <dave () farber net>
>
>
> This is what American Airlines made public yesterday:
>
> ---AMERICAN TO PROVIDE SPECIAL SEPARATION
> PAY, PROGRAMS TO EMPLOYEES FACING LAYOFF---
>
> With the first installment of a federal aid package now in hand,
> American today announced that it can provide special pay, medical,
> travel privileges and other benefits to thousands of employees who
> face layoff as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York
> and Washington.
>
> "Our overarching challenge during the past two weeks has been to meet
> the needs of our employees and the company during constantly changing
> circumstances," said Chairman Don Carty.  "Last Friday's passage of a
> federal aid bill, and the delivery of the first installment of aid to
> the airline this afternoon, will allow us to provide special pay and
> other benefits to employees who will leave us.
>
> "This is something we have wanted to do but were not sure we would be
> able to provide given our changing circumstances and the devastating
> impact of the terrorist attacks on our industry and our company."
>
> Carty said employees who would be eligible for furlough pay in a
> layoff will be eligible to receive these special payments, medical
> benefits, travel privileges and the benefit of a comprehensive group
> of other programs.  Those include referrals to other companies that
> have offered to interview AA employees, job interview support,
> financial counseling and help with referrals to employment agencies.
> A voluntary leave program will be available to help to minimize
> further layoffs.  For unionized employees, these special programs are
> subject to acceptance by the appropriate unions.



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