The date is Friday, August 06, 2010 at 6:40 PM and bargaining is moving towards an expiration date tomorrow, Saturday, August 07, 2010.

Today a conference call was had with key Union Stewards, Associates, and Union leaders to develop and implement a strike preparation strategy. This does not mean we are going on a strike, it means we are preparing to go on a strike should it become necessary.

The individuals responsible in your individual locations for strike preparedness are as follows:

Pleasanton: Jeff Butler & TracyAndreas

San Francisco: Jeff Sanchez

North Coast: Anthony Spinelli

Oakland/Concord: Phil Hanley & Kathy Charles

San Jose: Stefen Guthrie

Sacramento: Lisa Mallder

Reno: CJ Haddock

Redding: Mike Waltz

Stockton: Pete Mietz

Fresno: Angie Low

Bakersfield; Rich Demars

Watsonville: Christine Hoye/Stefen Guthrie

DGA Main: Karen Lomelli

Clerical NON SALES: Betsy Drees, Joanne Malik & Joyce Salvador

These people will be in touch with me throughout the weekend and should be your go to individual in your office to get information on your duty and obligation should a strike occur. Report to work on Monday morning and wait for further notice.

Fraternally,

Casey M Lewis

Assistant Business Manager