That is the smallest percentage increase since the plan was established.

The annual percentage increase in house prices nationally in 2005 was the smallest for 10 years.

This illustrates why workers are insulted by their take-away contract. Our members generated that profit he's being rewarded for.

The company's latest offer showed no substantial improvements on our top three issues, which are pensions, health care and job security.

The two sides are far apart. The company's second offer shows no significant improvements on our top issues - pensions, health care and job security. The union is currently analyzing their offer and will immediately begin working on a counterproposal.

We do have an advantage in that we have a very unique skill set. They could not easily come in and replace us, so it gives us more leverage than a lot of workers.