Light Duty vs Heavy Duty parts?

She would be correct. It's me. Good that she quit smoking, now she'll be bitching about gaining weight. lol

The leg, actually the ankle, has been fine for some time. The shoulder they operated on in Dec. It's better than the night I screwed it up but still ain't like it use to be. But it is what it is.

He's been around long enough to be well versed on contracts from both sides of the street.

What it means is your probably screwed. The cost of living in New England is a hell of a lot more than south or west. We ran into the same deal, they are a greater number and will vote to accept what may be a good deal for them, regards the cost of living where they are. You on the other hand ......

The international don't give a damn, Amtrak is a dues collecting agency for them. In 1991 we managed to drag Amtrak infront of congress and the Int'l Officiers did everything they could to derail us. When it came time to testify only two showed up for the hearings. Didn't matter, we managed to do quite well without them.

Your best bet imo, is to push real hard for regional negotiations. Or jump to MBCR.