May 21, 2010 File: CO-18

CONTINENTAL NEGOTIATION UPDATE

The Negotiating Committee and the Company met for negotiations May 17, through May 21, 2010.
These meetings were the first since the announced proposed merger between CAL and UAL. Your committee took this opportunity to communicate to the Company that the proposed merger would not deter us from achieving the goals set by our membership.

The Committee presented several proposals to the Company and had candid discussions about members’ expectations. The Company requested additional time to review the sections presented.
While both the negotiation and merger processes are lengthy, your Committee is determined to produce the very best agreement for the members.

There will always be questions; not immediate answers - as more information becomes available, the IAM stands ready to ensure all members’ interests are protected throughout the merger process.
While there is significant speculation on social networking sites and elsewhere, the Union encourages all members to access the Union merger website at www.go142.org for accurate information.

Sincerely and fraternally,

TH/slb cc:    R. Roach, Jr.
S. Pantoja T. Brickner District Executive Board
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