I was stunned to learn that the average time to a first contract is 465 days. Now, I emphasize this is after the employees have exercised their federal right to collectively bargain. 465 days. In half of cases, just about it is over two years before there is any kind of an agreement at all. So let me just ask you, first of all, are you familiar with this issue? Are you concerned about it? Mr. Prouty, go ahead. Thank you for the question, Senator. (01:38–01:45)
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