union representation elections were conducted by the National Labor Relations Board at three Con-way Freight locations in Southern California.  As a result of these elections, employees in Santa Fe Springs and San Fernando Valley voted against representation by the Teamsters Union and demonstrated their desire to remain union-free.  In downtown Los Angeles, a very narrow majority of employees voted in favor of union representation. "We were gratified that our employees in Santa Fe Springs and San Fernando Valley, after hearing all the facts, chose to maintain their union-free status and voted to reject the union.  We continue to believe that our company can best meet the needs of our employees by maintaining an open, respectful and direct relationship with our employees, without the interference of a union," said Greg Lehmkuhl, president of Con-way Freight. "Working together, we can continue to deliver best-in-class service and value to our customers, ensuring a bright future for Con-way Freight and all of its employees." Lehmkuhl added that the company was disappointed with the results of the election in downtown Los Angeles, and is currently investigating whether any unlawful or other conduct occurred that may have interfered with the employees' right to make a free and uncoerced decision in the election. "These elections have no effect on other locations of Con-way Freight and will not affect the company's overall ability to continue delivering reliable, high-quality service to our customers," Lehmkuhl said.