Contract talks are at a stage where we believe a mediator would be helpful. We believe this will be a positive step forward toward completing the contract negotiation process.
The total package of initial demands from either side are never where the contract ends up.
We're very pleased that we were able to come to this agreement, which is a very substantial and fair contract offer that we believe will be handily ratified by the union membership.
We're very pleased to finally be able to put this chapter behind us, complete this contract negotiation process and do what we do best, which is put the best public service out there for our passengers every single day.