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argument advanced by the pilots was that the deadline was extended by the Company for the purpose of selecting the pilot of its choice. It seems clear that a bulletin posted in good faith would be cancelled only for cause; it is equally clear that the only "cause" for the Company's "extending" the deadline for bidding in this case was to solicit or force a bid from a pilot of its choice. In and of itself, the Bulleting of 5/27/49 was not a "new Bulletin"; it did not meet the requirements for a Bulletin as outlined in Section 27. Therefore, the May 27th Bulletin could not have been valid under the Agreement except in relation to the May 19th Bulletin. These it would appear that the "cancellation theory" not only was unnecessary to the determination of the proper Issue nor substantiated by the facts.

You may or may not know that Decisions of this type are brought at once to the attention of the Air Transport Association and thus exert a direct effect upon the working conditions of pilots throughout the world. This realization may help you to understand the widespread concern of the pilots in your Decision.

In order that I may prepare a statement for distribution to the pilots, which statement will correctly set forth the reasoning behind those portions of your Decision which I have referred to herein, I would greatly appreciate the benefit of such information and advice as you can offer.

Very truly yours,

AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Maurice H. Schy
Legal & Conciliation Department