I spoke shortly with Boyd this afternoon and will spend more time with him in the future on this issue. I also believe that Boyd Kelley will do a good job representing us, but he's only one small part of a large machine. I say exchange NOTHING for any additional slippage in scope. As one of the many pilots on the property that have been furloughed, I can tell you I would rather had had a strong SCOPE clause rather than furlough protection. Most of us that have been furlough believe that if the company wants to furlough, they will find a way to do it.

I hope you guys are able to elect representatives that feel strongly about this issue, as council 44 is the power center of our union. I will be a member of Council 44 in the not too distant future, but not in time to have a say.