Talked a little about 757 trng program. DW said the company knew it would be an issue during contract talks but hammered at the negotiationg committee to keep the current verbiage in the contract. The company said they didn't want narrowbody trainers making widebody pay. That is why DW and the MEC said no to the request from the company to violate the contract for the 757 issue.

DW talked about some scheduling issues. I was in and out and didn't catch all.

Said we needed to support the SIG and the new negotiating chair if we hope to improve our scheduling rules. In the past we have proven ourselves unable to to do so.

DW said to stay tuned for more info from the negotiating chair. Also said to stay informed and stay engaged.




From me (not DW)--

Future scheduling rules are beyond what will be happening over the next 18 months. I don't know what to expect in 2008. I still have that not so fresh feeling about furloughes. But I don't believe that subject will really get hot until after the DC10 excess bid.