AFA - US
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Contents:
Notes
from Negotiating Committee
The Negotiating Committee,
despite their heavy work load and the constraints of a short timeline,
will do their best to note their daily progress for us, if any, and their
meeting schedule with the Company, once set.
UPDATE For JUNE 6,
2002:
1. Discussions on
the company's proposal for review with MEC.
2. Labor Coalition
meeting. Discussed what progress if any on proposals that were either received
from the Company or proposed. All groups are moving forward with some concerns,
but talks continue with Company.
3. Next Labor Coalition
meeting: June 13, 2002 1:00 pm. AFL-CIO Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
4. Prepare for MEC
meeting, June 7, 2002, 10:00 am, AFL-CIO Headquarters, Washington,D.C.
to brief MEC and get directions how to proceed.
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UPDATE For JUNE 7-9,
2002
1. MEC Special Meeting:
June 7, 2002, 10:00 am Washington,D.C. AFL-CIO Headquarters
2. MEC update on information
Negotiating Committee has received from Company, with AFA's pension and
benefit experts.
3. Reviewed and prepared
a company proposal.
4. June 8, 2002 Negotiating
Committee to present a proposal to the Company.
5. June 9, 2002 Negotiating
Committee will meet with Company at 11:00 am to receive expected counter
proposal.
6. June 9, 2002 MEC
will convene in a special meeting at 3:00 pm, Embassy Suites, Crystal City,
Washington,
D.C.
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