SKYDRIFTER,
Wino's response is accurate. Seven former AMR employees who quit without giving any notice period and are being "re-paid" by AMR for this alleged misdeed.
I've heard some details but it wouldn't be fair to those involved to air them here.
I suspect APA/ALPA will at least talk to these folks to get their side of the story before figuring out how to help them (if it's at all possible).
If TWA folks think APA is the "enemy" they're in for a surprise.
dd