Reject Offer

 Yesterday, February 16, 2005, the System Council Officers and Delegates met in a Special Called Meeting to discuss and make a recommendation to the Membership to accept or reject the Company’s offer which was given to the Union on Sunday at the Regular System Council Meeting held in Stuart Florida.  

 During the meeting, the Negotiating Committee presented and explained the proposal in detail to the Delegates and Officers of the Council and answered their questions.  At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council voted to recommend to the Membership to reject the Company’s current offer.   

At this time, the Company has been informed of the decision and the Union Negotiating Committee is in the process of categorizing the issues brought forth in the meeting.  The Company and Union are currently discussing dates for another meeting to talk about the issues and future plans.  We will communicate further developments as they unfold.