CWA/SBC – Southwest Bargaining Report #39

5/24/2004

Regional Table Bargaining
Austin, Texas
Monday 8:30 am, May 24, 2004

Marathon talks continued throughout Sunday and well past midnight as the parties worked feverishly in an effort to reach agreement on the issues. Considerable progress was made in many areas but there is still much more work to be done. Many major issues still remain unresolved.

Employment Security/Job Offer Guarantee, Night Differential, improvements in Travel, Severance payments, Team Performance Award, Jobs of the Future and other issues continue to be discussed at the regional table.

The parties are scheduled to meet again this morning to continue talks.

As we enter day 4 of the strike, it is apparent that the strike actions are making an impact on the Company. The Bargaining Committee is grateful for your support. Keep up the good work.

In Solidarity,
Your District 6 Bargaining Committee