reno,

you are correct. my intention was simply to make sure big john understood that he was correct for wanting those items from a new contractor.

But he just needed to make sure that he understood and was willing to give the contractor what was needed in order for them to provide those items.

I just tend to come from a contractors point where we get resumes a mile long and the mechanic doesn't actually have the experience claimed.

Sorry for getting this thread of track. But after going through hundreds of employees over the past 30 yrs, you get a healthy bit of skepticism.

For Don and Charlie, I actually understand where you guys are coming from. I've seen it from the other side as well. Never wanted to turn this into a union discussion. my feeling on unions are fairly well documented. For the record, i'm in favor of the unions, just not the union bosses i've come in contact with.

Good luck Big John, by your last post, you should be fine.