To all,

As you all know, we are only days away from finding out the results of the vote for the T/A. This is significant as we will finally get a definitive indicator from the membership as to which direction they want their Union to proceed. A NO vote means they are willing to stay the course and keep up the fight to achieve the contract we all deserve. A YES vote means they accept what has been offered and it is time to move on. From what I知 hearing the vote will be close and could go either way.

Politically, there is much riding on the outcome of this vote. Bob has announced he will run for President and he is personally voting no on the contract. He has sent the message that he will return and get the contract done. I agree if the contract is not settled by election time, Bob is our best chance to get it done. Bob has committed to run no matter what the outcome of the vote. But what happens if the membership ratifies the T/A? If it is ratified, will it be in the best interest of the membership for Bob to run? From what I知 hearing from the membership, the answer is NO. There is too much history with Bob and many believe he will not be able to unite the group. They are saying it is time for new blood, someone who is younger (40ish), a Captain and is part of the future of the IPA.

The reason for this email is to solicit feedback. If this T/A is ratified, I知 considering running for President. I want to make a good and informed decision so I知 turning to you for help by providing constructive input both positive and negative. I have discussed this with some of you already and my family but now I need to reach out further.

I have given this much thought and believe this decision, if I do it, is in the best interest of the membership. I understand what is involved and I am entering this with my eyes wide open. I知 confident that I can get the job done. That job starts by unifying the EB and then the membership. It is time to wipe the slate clean, let go of the past and get this group moving in the right direction, together. I believe in the membership and the IPA and I am not willing to give up on them. It is time for this group to rally behind someone and I知 willing to be that person.

Please consider what I have said here. Talk to others and let me know what you think. Your opinions really do matter to me. If at all possible, reply before the vote is final next Thursday. I will be making my decision then.

Thank you for listening and I will be looking forward to your responses.

Fraternally,

Harry
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