October 16, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: Air Wisconsin -- IAM Contracts Ratified

Washington, D.C.--The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that two tentative contract agreements involving Air Wisconsin and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have been ratified.

The agreements are with the Mechanics and Related group, and the Clerical/Office/Passenger and Fleet Service (COPFS) group. Both tentative agreements were reached while working with NMB Mediator Denise Hedges and Senior Mediator Larry Gibbons.

Specific information regarding the contracts should be obtained directly from the parties.