Rx questions from Bob Abbott

OK Group:
Need some more info if possible...

I'm reasonably familiar with the 10-year ITU/CWA contract that I left under...Even happen to have a copy of it. But I'm at a loss with the other union contracts and they might give us some leverage.

So...here's what I need (even from those of you that were under that ITU/CWA contract...)

Did your contract have any mention of a Rx card or Rx coverage at the time of your separation/retirement? (Probably not)

Did you have a form of Rx coverage or card at the time of your separation/retirement? (Probably)

(Sidebar...if you were getting that coverage during the effective dates of the contract it is almost the same as being in the contract) (At least that what the lawyer says.)

Did you have a separation/retirement letter stating the benefits that you would have after your separation/retirement? (Probably)

Now...here's a biggie...please be honest... (even though the company isn't being honest)...

Did the fact that if it was stated in your letter of separation/retirement that you had Rx coverage how much of a factor did that Rx coverage play into your decision to retire or take an early retirement incentive?

Let's do it like the professional poll takers do it...

The Rx coverage was...

+A major factor in retiring/separating...

+An important factor in retiring/separating...

+Just part of the package of retiring/separating...

+Not of any real significance in your decision...

+No significance whatsoever...

One last question...

Was it inferred or said that the Rx coverage would not be or might not be available in the future if you didn't take the program as it was and at that time.

As always...if you are talking to some others or are aware of their position on any of these questions...throw them in. Numbers are important and our small group of activists could certainly use some support in numbers...if not with cash.

This is important...if you can get back to me in a week or two we'll see what that might do to try to put some pressure on the BJ. They are digging their heels in and it's going to be tough.

We need to find a weak spot and some of this might be it...we can't afford to leave any stone unturned...

thanks

bob abbott