Linestretcher,

Point taken and understood! I commend you and the rest of the IAM for drawing this line. If successful it will raise the bar for me also.

My point in a nutshell (and then I'll shut up) is that it is a very risky line. The Co.'s books and on hand cash is very healthy right now. I feel all parties are better off sharing that current wealth. Like I said above there is no gaurentee that the day you retire is not the same day the Co. defaults on your pension plan. That is exactly what happened at United and could soon happen at Delta and US air. I would hate to see it happen at Boeing so that none of us can enjoy our pensions.

Piece! And best of luck to you and your brothers and sisters! I hope to see you soon but, unfortunatly, I expect this one to go on a while, for as important as this is to you I get the feeling it is more important to the Co.

BB