81.   The pilots union at Delta Air Lines is considering its first-ever informational picketing campaign to call attention to its mounting discontent over contract issues.

82.   The pilots union contends that the two sides should settle their differences face-to-face, without resorting to time-consuming arbitration.

83.   The pilots union said Thursday that it would offer a proposal to American on the contentious regional jets issue.

84.   The pilots union said TWA needs the extra time to complete the creditor negotiations and get approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

85.   The pilots union was asking for him to return to the talks to help hammer out a settlement.

86.   The pilots union has objected, fearing job losses.

87.   The pilots union has said that it expects ratification by the end of the month, which would then enable management to wrap up contracts with its other unions.

88.   The pilots union is pushing for Delta Express wages equal to wages at the mainline carrier.

89.   The pilots union wants to eliminate the two-tier wage system that was in place for the younger pilots.

90.   The pilots unions at both US Airways and Continental made public statements saying the profits justified their demands for better-paying contracts.