In fact, the Department of Labor has had the Federal Mediation Service working on this case for quite some months. They have been working in good faith to try to resolve these differences. They have been very close. There is not that much separating the two parties. I think if Bridgestone/Firestone would in good faith sit down and negotiate, they could reach an amicable settlement of the strike.
Discussing the ongoing strike and mediation efforts involving Bridgestone/Firestone.
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