The following is a message from United MEC Chairman Captain Jay Heppner and Continental MEC Chairman Captain Jay Pierce.



This week, the JNC continues to meet with management under the supervision of NMB Chairman Puchala in attempts to come to terms on an agreement in principle for the JCBA. After lengthy deliberations and extended, bargaining sessions, we do not yet have a deal, but we are making a big push that warrants continuing talks through tonight in hopes of completion. The work is difficult and there remain significant issues on which we are far apart, but the parties and the NMB believe additional bargaining would be beneficial. There are, of course, no guarantees of a deal. We will provide an additional update tomorrow.



Captain Jay Heppner

Chairman, United MEC
Captain Jay Pierce

Chairman, Continental MEC