As part of our agreement with SJL they provided us a list of employees they'd like to retain. Per the agreement they initiated that, and we agreed to administer that news to employees.

This agreement makes sense for Guidant shareholders and employees. It amplifies the opportunity for us to do more for patients with cardiovascular disease through a union with Johnson & Johnson.

This agreement will serve both the employers and the employees and provide us with cost certainty.

We'd be fine with a Girl Scout cookie order sheet. Having your daughter go door to door to your colleagues during the workday – especially if it's the daughter of your supervisor – might be too much.

Getting an agreement sooner rather than later is the right thing to do for our employees, customers, investors and our communities,

This is a process that really needs to take its course. The agreement really reflects the resolve of Delta employees who are working together to help save the company.