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TO: All ATD Local Presidents, Officers, and Members

RE: Solidarity March and Candlelight Vigil – Washington D.C.

Dear Sisters & Brothers:

We need your support for our AFA-CWA Sisters and Brothers at United and USAir in their struggle to preserve their contracts and hard earned pension plans.

The Vigil will be held in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Lafayette Park across from the White House.

Let’s stand together and send a message that we will never stand idle and allow any Court, Bankruptcy Judge, or Government Agency to set aside union contracts.

I have assigned Bobby Gless, International Representative, to coordinate our efforts, and he will be providing follow-up information.  If you are able to attend, or your Local can provide travel assistance, please contact our ATD office as soon as possible.

Remember, this is not an individual issue unique to just United or USAir.  It is the survival of all of our collective bargaining agreements.

United Invincible.

Fraternally,

James C. Little
Director Air Transport Division
Intl. Executive Vice President

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 ATD Staff Assigned