June 15, 2012

Dear United Pilots,

I am pleased to tell you that late this afternoon, Richard Trumka – President of the AFL-CIO, sent a letter to Ms Linda Puchala – Chairman of the NMB, that concluded with “the AFL-CIO requests that the Board further assist the parties to bring about an agreement by proffering arbitration, and if not accepted by both parties, issuing a release under Section 5, First of the Act” this week. Remember, as ALPA members of the AFL-CIO, we are 11,000,000 strong. Click Here to read Richard Trumka’s letter.

This letter, combined with the third letter from ALPA President Captain Moak yesterday, our continued decorum and process at the negotiating table, and other efforts on our behalf, will bring a conclusion to a negotiated JCBA. There has not been a better scenario that warrants action from the NMB than ours. Click Here to read Captain Moak’s letter.

This letter could not have been possible without the endorsement and efforts of Captain Moak, so I want to personally thank him for his assistance in this important piece.

Your continued professionalism will be recognized.

We are United
Chairman, United MEC