IPA hotline message, clipped

The basic problem is this: UPS is hiding behind certain terms of a deal
currently being discussed at Federal Express. In some areas, FedEx ALPA
is now asking for less than terms already agreed to in the UPS/IPA
talks.

So, is UPS simply seeking the FedEx contract? No. UPS is selective in
the FedEx portions of the contract they would like to apply to this
pilot group. UPS is not willing to step up to the FedEx plate in a
number of important areas. In other words, now into our fourth year,
UPS management has not changed their pursuit of an inferior contract for
the pilot group. Now into our fourth year, the Company continues to
play games with our families and careers.

Now is the time to end the game. The Executive Board will meet in
special session this week. The purpose will be to make a decision on
the issue of a release from mediation and the timing of any such
request.