Those included air traffic controllers. Actually, this, this last week, we had new air traffic controllers that were hired. We also had postings online to bring a new air traffic controller. So Air traffic controllers were exempted from a hiring freeze as well as other safety positions like inspectors. And in regard to offers for people to take early retirement for our department, actually, the critical positions in regard to safety are not offered that early retirement. (08:05–08:12)
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