File this away.

1. Sometimes when the union says you have leverage, you really don't.

2. Sometimes when your told you don't have any leverage, even by your union, you do. For instance, look at the FDA situation, or the lack of 757 Flex/LCAs.

3. Actions taken (or not taken) by individuals can have a huge impact on the organization with results than can benefit (or hurt) all of us.

4. Think for yourselves. Make smart decisions--using your own SA and judgement. I have lost faith in the union's collective judgement on some issues, and of course I expect FedEx to work for the shareholder's best interests, which sometimes aren't necessarily mine. However, I have been VERY impressed with the decision making of most of the line guys lately and the metal and fortitude of the 757 cadre. We do have some leaders amongst us...some of them not even elected.