An update from Rich Delaney: 20 Jan 2002
District Lodge 141-M announced Saturday night that negotiations with
United Airlines have stopped. Both sides will now await the publication of
the Presidential Emergency Board report that is being presented to the
President today. Talks continued all through the day yesterday and finally
ended when it became obvious to District 141-M that United was not willing
or able to reach a compromise agreement. The personal involvement of John
Creighton proved to be completely ineffective.
District 141-M is now concentrating their efforts on preparing for a
work stoppage due to begin on February 20, 2002. They have notified all
affiliated local lodges to immediately activate their Strike Committees.
Members of District 141, especially those serving as officers in Lodges that
have 141-M members, should help in every way we can. Members of the District
141 Solidarity Committee are excellent resources that should be used by
Lodges due to their experience organizing the 2 Solidarity Day rallies of
last year. The Solidarity Committees have already dealt with the necessary
preparation work such as securing legal permits and dealing with airport
authorities. That type of work must begin immediately and be in order before
the first picket line is formed.
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