We worked long and hard to acheive the best contract results that we could in reaching an agreement without striking. It was NOT our desire from the onset to go out on strike, but we were prepared to do whatever it took to get the best contract for our fellow employees. I can say without hesitaion that I am proud to have been on the negotiaring committee this year. Many people around the nation were praying with and for us to, finish "the fight" to get the best results we could, and praise GOD we did. Again I want to thank my fellow negotiators for a jov well done.