September 4, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: Air Wisconsin/IAM Tentative Agreements

The National Mediation Board (NMB) announced today that Air Wisconsin has reached two tentative agreements with the IAM (International Association of Machinists). The agreements are with the Mechanics and Related group and the Clerical/Office/Passenger and Fleet Service (COPFS) group. Both agreements will be submitted to the union's membership for a ratification vote.

Air Wisconsin had been in negotiations mediated by the National Mediation Board since November, 2000. Mediation for both groups was handled by Mediator Denise Hedges of the NMB, with assistance from Senior Mediator Larry Gibbons.

Information regarding details of the agreements and the schedule for ratification votes should be obtained directly from the parties.