Jerry Calhoun
Jerry Calhoun
chances
The chances of that (continuing production) are slim.
finally ready
I think we're finally ready now to take that first step,
balanced compares contract offer presented recent respects team
The offer we presented is balanced and competitive, respects the contributions of our team and compares favorably with recent contract settlements in our industry.
ability believe continue depends enhance improve included job offer overall provisions quality security several
Our overall offer included several provisions to enhance job security. Still, we continue to believe that job security depends on our ability to improve quality and productivity.
concept discussion received
During these negotiations, there has been a lot of discussion about pensions. What hasn't received much discussion is the concept of balance,
bargaining believe collective denies employees exercise integrity move process undermines
We believe this move undermines the integrity of the collective bargaining process and denies IAM-represented employees the right to exercise their vote,
available cash employees hearing incentives lump money offering prefer rather responding retirement spend sum throughout union wage
Throughout these negotiations, we've been hearing from employees and their union representatives that ... they would prefer that we spend available money on retirement programs, incentives and lump sum cash payments rather than offering wage increases. With this offer, we are responding to that input.