A couple of months ago, I emailed the Chairman, my block rep, and each member of the Negotiating Committee. I told them that from everyone I've ever talked with, any form of Preferential Bidding or changes to vacation or retirement (except improvements) would get a resounding NO from the crew force. There are a few sacred cows around here, and those 3 are the main ones. Each one responded and said, "Not on my watch." So I'm going to email them all again and remind them that any attempt on these fronts would be non-starters. I suggest that all who feel that way do the same.