September 21, 2026

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Negotiating Committee, Subcommittee, and Proposal Screening Committee convened in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 16–17, 2026, to review proposals submitted by the membership. To date, the committees have received, organized, and prioritized more than 1,600 proposals systemwide. Thirty-eight members worked collaboratively to identify the key issues affecting our classifications. The Negotiating