Mr. Tom McDonough
Director, Human Resources
Providence Journal Co.
75 Fountain St.
Providence, RI 02902

Mr. McDonough:

The Guild's Executive and Bargaining Committees have reviewed your letter of February 20 proposing ways of resolving the current contract dispute.

We view the company's proposal as a positive step.

We are prepared to ask the NLRB to postpone the start of the unfair labor practice hearing until Wednesday February 27, and to bargain around the clock on February 25 and 26 in an effort to resolve all outstanding issues.

Sincerely,

Timothy F. Schick
Administrator, Local 31041