American Airlines: Let's talk. Pilots: Put it in writing.

Although American officials say they want to resume contract talks, its pilots are taking a wait-and-see approach. Bankruptcy has allowed American to change pilots' pay and work rules, but since then more of its flights have been canceled.

By Associated Press / September 25, 2012

Over 200 American Airline pilots marched on a picket line at O'Hare International Airport last Thursday. The airline wants to resume contract talks, but pilots are leery after American changed their pay and work rules.

M. Spencer Green/AP/File

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American?Airlines?officials say they want to resume contract negotiations with pilots, but the union wants a written invitation.

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The Allied Pilots Association said late Sunday night that it hasn't met with management, no talks are scheduled, and no deal is imminent.

With permission from a federal bankruptcy judge,?American?set new pay and work rules for pilots this month. Since then,?American has seen more canceled and delayed flights. It blames pilots for filing last-minute maintenance requests and calling in sick.

The union says maintenance requests cover safety issues and sick days are running close to normal.

A company spokesman said last week that?American?was ready to resume negotiations. The union says it needs the request in writing to "establish a protocol" for talks.

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