Cooper Automotive is an excellent strategic fit with Federal-Mogul. The addition of this premier manufacturer with a talented management team further strengthens Federal-Mogul's leadership position in the automotive industry.

We are now well positioned as a world leading consolidator of systems and modules in our industry. As a stronger, more focused company, we are moving quickly to integrate and expand to avoid losing our advantage in today's competitive marketplace.

I think that is errant nonsense, as is the claim that 'Oh well, if we let management put in these requirements it is a downward slide and pretty soon labor will have no strength,'

It's the purest form of money management.

Instead of the board and management attempting to rebuild trust with members and be forthcoming with information about the conversion attempt, they are running scared by using fear tactics and trying to shift the focus and blame on anyone else they can.

I think it's time for me to get a major-league job. I really don't know what else I have to prove in the minor leagues. I've won at every level. I've done everything I can do.