Obviously, I have to leave it to the parties to characterize those talks, but they are very, very well supported by the Federal Mediation Service and we’re hopeful that they reach a negotiated agreement.
Minister of Jobs on ongoing negotiations.
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“Ultimately, the government does not want to resolve the dispute for parties,” Hajdu said.
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