March 27, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re: CareFlite and OPEIU Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that CareFlite and the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) reached a tentative contract agreement on March 26, 2003, covering the craft or class of Pilots. Mediation was guided by Mediator Brad Laslett and Deputy Chief of Staff Larry Gibbons.

The agreement is subject to union member ratification. Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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