ÿþ<HTML xmlns:o = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:st1 = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=unicode"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2873" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY style="SCROLLBAR-FACE-COLOR: #080096; SCROLLBAR-HIGHLIGHT-COLOR: #ffffff; SCROLLBAR-SHADOW-COLOR: #0d0055; SCROLLBAR-3DLIGHT-COLOR: #024aa4; SCROLLBAR-ARROW-COLOR: #ffffff; SCROLLBAR-DARKSHADOW-COLOR: #bebebe" bgColor=#ffffff scroll=yes> <TABLE id=receivestrings dir=ltr cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0> <STYLE> .BORDERREG {margin:2px;cursor:hand;width:'26px';height:'26px';} .BORDERMO {border:1px solid buttonshadow;border-left:1px solid buttonhighlight;border-top:1px solid buttonhighlight; margin:1px;cursor:hand;} .BORDERREG2 {margin:2px;cursor:hand;width:'9px';height:'26px';} .BORDERCLCK {border:1px solid buttonshadow;border-right:1px solid buttonhighlight;border-bottom:1px solid buttonhighlight; margin:2px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;cursor:hand;} </STYLE> <SCRIPT> function MouseOverEffect() { var item = event.srcElement; if(IsValidId(item.id) ){ item.className = "BORDERMO"; } if(IsValidChevron(item.id)) { document.getElementById("soundbutton").className = "BORDERMO"; document.getElementById("soundchevron").className = "BORDERMO"; } } function MouseOutEffect() { var item = event.srcElement; if(IsValidId(item.id)){ item.className = "BORDERREG"; } if(IsValidChevron(item.id)) { document.getElementById("soundbutton").className = "BORDERREG"; document.getElementById("soundchevron").className = "BORDERREG2"; } } function MouseOverClick() { var item = event.srcElement; if(IsValidId(item.id)){ item.className = "BORDERCLCK"; } if(IsValidChevron(item.id)) { document.getElementById("soundbutton").className = "BORDERCLCK"; document.getElementById("soundchevron").className = "BORDERCLCK"; } } function IsValidId(elemId) { var isValid = false; if(elemId == "contentbutton" || elemId == "attachbutton" ) { isValid = true; } return isValid; } function IsValidChevron(elemId) { var isValid = false; if(elemId == "soundchevron" || elemId == "soundbutton") { isValid = true; } return isValid; } </SCRIPT> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width="100%"> <DIV id=receivestrings> <DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>From:</B></I> <A title=mailto:wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net">wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net</A></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Date:</B></I> 04/21/06 18:47:53</DIV> <DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>To:</B></I> <A title=mailto:scott@v-r-a.org href="mailto:scott@v-r-a.org">Scott Linsley</A></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Subject:</B></I> Fw: BRICKNER v. PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION #92-00191-(30)</DIV></DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></TD> <TD vAlign=top><IMG onmouseup=MouseOverEffect(); class=BORDERREG onmousedown=MouseOverClick(); id=contentbutton onmouseover=MouseOverEffect(); style="DISPLAY: none" onmouseout=MouseOutEffect(); src=""></TD> <TD vAlign=top><IMG onmouseup=MouseOverEffect(); class=BORDERREG onmousedown=MouseOverClick(); id=attachbutton onmouseover=MouseOverEffect(); style="DISPLAY: none" onmouseout=MouseOutEffect(); src=""></TD> <TD vAlign=top noWrap width=26><IMG onmouseup=MouseOverEffect(); class=BORDERREG onmousedown=MouseOverClick(); id=soundbutton onmouseover=MouseOverEffect(); style="DISPLAY: none" onmouseout=MouseOutEffect(); src=""></TD> <TD vAlign=top><IMG onmouseup=MouseOverEffect(); class=BORDERREG2 onmousedown=MouseOverClick(); id=soundchevron onmouseover=MouseOverEffect(); style="DISPLAY: none" onmouseout=MouseOutEffect(); src=""></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net">wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net</A> </DIV> <DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=Wilson.Robert@dol.gov href="mailto:Wilson.Robert@dol.gov">Wilson.Robert@dol.gov</A> </DIV> <DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, February 14, 2006 5:44 PM</DIV> <DIV><B>Subject:</B> BRICKNER v. PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION #92-00191-(30)</DIV></DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Mr. Wilson:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am sending you a copy of the letter I&nbsp;am mailing to you tomorrow.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a couple of questions for you if you would be so kind to email me the answers.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>First, what is Scott Bloch's email address and phone number?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Second, can you tell me where I might find the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 (VBIA) on the web?&nbsp;&nbsp;Is it a CFR, U.S.C.&nbsp;or what?&nbsp; Could you supply me with its legal description and/or number?&nbsp; I tried to find it on&nbsp;FINDLAW.com but could not locate it.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Third, in the new USERRA document "FINAL RULES", on page 75246, under Section I "BACKGROUND", in the third paragraph, in the first line what is the acronym "NPRM" stand for?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I appreciate all of your assistance and cooperation.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sincerely,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Wes Brickner</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Wes Brickner<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">800 Oro Terrace<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><st1:place><st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">San Pedro</SPAN></B></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN></B><st1:State><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">CA</SPAN></B></st1:State><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></B><st1:PostalCode><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">90731-2936</SPAN></B></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(310) 519-0314<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A title=mailto:wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net href="mailto:wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net">wesbrickner@sbcglobal.net</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><st1:date Month="2" Day="14" Year="2006"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">February 14, 2006</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">SENT VIA EMAIL AND </SPAN></B><st1:country-region><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">U.S.</SPAN></B></st1:place></st1:country-region><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> MAIL<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mr. Robert Wilson, Chief<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Investigations and Compliance Division<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Veterans Employment and Training Service<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:country-region><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">U.S.</SPAN></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Department of Labor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">200 Constitution Avenue</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, NW., Room S-1312<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Washington</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">DC</SPAN></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PostalCode><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">20210</SPAN></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A title=mailto:Wilson.Robert@dol.gov href="mailto:Wilson.Robert@dol.gov">Wilson.Robert@dol.gov</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(202) 693-4719<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">RE:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>BRICKNER v. PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION (PMA)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>VETS FILE:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>92-00191- (30)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear Mr. Wilson:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am writing to formally request the reevaluation of my claim and file as we have discussed in our recent phone conversations.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I contend the DOL s investigation of my claim was cursory at best and bordering on malfeasance and/or nonfeasance as documented in my VETS File.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The entire investigation was <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U>one</U></B> letter to J. D. MacEvoy, Area Manager for the PMA. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN>Mr. MacEvoy was not involved with the hiring process or responsible for its outcome.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The investigator, Mack C. Owens, relied on the erroneous and deceitful information provided by Mr. MacEvoy without verifying its veracity.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Mr. Owens never inquired if the PMA was in compliance with the laws governing veterans reemployment rights.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mr. Owens never inquired if the PMA had a program, a process or a procedure in place or written into its collective bargaining agreements protecting veteran s rights, as required by law and as a term and condition of their government contracts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Had Mr. Owens made any of the above inquiries he would have found that the PMA was in noncompliance with the laws governing veterans (VRRA, VEVRAA and USERRA).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The PMA believes their collective bargaining agreements supersede state and federal laws. Contrary to PMA s belief, veterans reemployment rights statutes supersede,  & any contract, agreement, policy, practice, or other matter that reduces, limits, or eliminates in any manner any right or benefit provided by [the Act]. 38 U.S.C. 4302 (b). <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">When Mr. Owens told me my claim had no merit he referred me to case law, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">COX v. INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN S ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 1273, et al</B>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>After researching and reviewing this case law I found it supported my claims and that Mr. Owens did not understand the employment arrangement in the longshore industry with the PMA.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>I do not believe Mr. Owens made any real and sincere effort to discover the truth and secure my rights.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Both the VETS and the DOJ contend that my claim has no merit.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>However, they do not state a basis for that contention.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>If my claim has no merit, then explain to me what criteria I fail to meet.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I meet all the criteria of VRRA, VEVRAA and USERRA.</SPAN></U></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN>I have been denied my veteran s rights continuously over the last thirty-five (35) years.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>I have endured thirty-five (35) years of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, blackballing and creation of a hostile work environment. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Not only do I meet all the criteria of all the veteran laws but all of the subsequent case laws and precedents, also, support my claims and contentions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Beginning in May of 1990 through April of 2003 the PMA adopted new policies regarding veterans reemployment rights which all support my claims and contentions. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">However, with each new policy the PMA still refuses to grant me my veteran s reemployment rights when I request them.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>The PMA fails to grant me any consideration under their new policies even when there are provisions within the new policy for such consideration.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The PMA has continuously discriminated and retaliated against me by: 1) not processing my grievances properly through the grievance machinery according to the collective bargaining agreements, 2) failing to respond to certified letters, 3) failing to give me fair and equal treatment as other employees who are veterans, 4) failing to act in  Good Faith and 5) failing to train, transfer and promote me according to the contract and law. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp;</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The last document in my VET File is dated </SPAN><st1:date Month="1" Day="13" Year="1994"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">January 13, 1994</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>I have numerous documents since that time which support the above claims and contentions which I will send to you upon request for your reconsideration of my claim.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you for you time and assistance.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Feel free to contact me at any of the above addresses.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Wes Brickner<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">RobertWilson2-14-2006<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>