Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, as I have tried to say consistently in this House, maybe to the point of being repetitious and boring, the intent next week hopefully is, to come to an agreement with the union. It was the union, remember when we tabled the offer and took the pay equity off the table several weeks ago, who asked for some time to evaluate the offer and to give them time to review what their position would be. I am hopeful and optimistic that next week the union will see the value of the offer of the collective agreement, come to an agreement with our negotiators and move it out for a vote by the membership. I am told that should take somewhere between 4 to 6 weeks, I think that is how it works.
Assuming that we could get a positive vote we would be able to conclude a new collective agreement and put more money into the hands of our employees; hopefully by the end of this term in March 31, 1999. That is kind of the process that is underway. I would urge, since I have been given the opportunity if I may, I would urge the UNW to work closely with us on this. We have made all the concessions that they asked, I think most of the concessions we have asked them to. The offer is fair, let us get it out to our employees, let us put new money in the hands of our employees, so that we can get on with the job. Thank you.
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