January 20, 2003
Aren't you even just a little curious why you are getting a letter or an e-mail from UFCW Local 789? Here's the answer; you've been identified as someone who may be a party in interest regarding the contract talks between Borders Inc. (BINC) and UFCW Local 789. These negotiations began in December and will be going on for months to come.
The list is fairly long. On it are workers from store #27, and also around the country. There is approximately fifty (50) labor/business reporters in the US. Our media contacts swell to about one hundred (100) when we add other medium beyond newspapers. To help the financial experts stay in touch, we've built a pretty solid group of retail analysts. Not wanting to forget the mutual funds, we've found a number of fund managers who hold Borders stock.
Last but certainly not least is the Borders Board of Directors and Officers. Ultimately, we believe it is within their capacity to insure a fair settlement is reached.
I feel it is important to mention every communication we send (not your names) is posted on the BordersUnion.com website. Please feel free to visit, I think you will be impressed by the total transparency of these negotiations.
If you have any questions or concerns or you wish to be removed from receiving this information, you can reach me at 651-451-6240 or e-mail me at UFCW789@UFCW789.org.
Thank you for taking an interest in this process to attain a "fair" contract for Borders workers.
Sincerely,
Bill Pearson
President
UFCW Local 789
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