I saw a Dateline special on American Airlines that featured some of the workers in this plant. I'm glad to see that most of those workers have figured something out.
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PLATTE COUNTY, MO -
Back in the seventies they were known as Kansas City's largest private employer. At its peak, TWA employed 6,000 employees and was the largest commerical aircraft maintenance facility in the world. In 2001, it was bought out by American Airlines, and on Friday, the last remaining 450 employees will have to find work elsewhere.
Two hundred of those accepted a buyout package. Eighty-five will head to Dallas Fort-Worth where American Airlines will be opening another overhaul base. The remaining 165 will head to other positions within American Airlines in St. Louis, Tulsa, Okla., and other areas.Read more at www.fox4kc.com
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