(Earl) has a number of benefit provisions that are different from what we have in any other contract. As far as we're concerned, we're looking at what is taxable, and what is not taxable. |
I think they're in a stronger legal position but not an absolutely solid legal position. The question is: Are these players part of the union? |
The prediction is for a real shortage in those trades - carpenters and plumbers especially - because of the age of those workers. Within 10 years, there will be a huge retirement in the skilled labor ranks. |
We need to know exactly how they looked at things. This isn't a routine contract. |