I'm not sure where both mgmt and union stated we could have had a better pay package. At that late point in talks, ups did withdraw their more generous offer when FEDEX released their offer...you don't have to trust what I'm saying; as I've told 4A2B, ask the negotiators. I won't argue that point with someone who refuses to check the facts.

I will agree that the past is the past and it would be helpful to coordinate our efforts (in private, not public) for the numbers issues of pay and compensation. This should be a teachable moment for both unions to build on each other's accomplishments instead of tearing each other down.

This is really all I have to say on the issue of the 2006 contracts...may both our contracts in the future be bountiful for each of our pilot groups.

Pilot7576