Charles Bickers
Charles Bickers
adding airplane business commercial employees gradual recovery seen
We have seen a gradual recovery in our commercial airplane business and we have been adding employees where necessary.
heard saying union
We heard what the union was saying about pensions.
aerospace along current improvement increase leading mean pension pensions percent since ties
The increase we've made ties us as having the leading pension in the aerospace industry. The improvements we've made since 1999, along with the current offer, would mean a 65 percent improvement in pensions since 1999.
discussing
The important thing is that we're still negotiating. We're still discussing the issues.
optimistic together
We're optimistic and businesslike. We're working together well.
delivering ready
We are delivering everything that is ready to go.