The fact that they're here and we're here to talk with the mediators shouldn't be just a formality,

We're not opposing it but we're not supporting it. Even with the company's (no-layoff) assurance, our members are very anxious to see assurances in writing.

We're not opposing it but we're not supporting it, ... Even with the company's (no-layoff) assurance, our members are very anxious to see assurances in writing.

I think both sides were anxious that progress that was already achieved not be risked by this (overtime issue) going further than it's already gone.

The numbers (of mechanics working forced overtime) were small but the concerns were large it could increase. This was a major issue for members and these talks aren't held in a vacuum.

The company's goals are just that -- goals. No professional is going to risk lives and his career to meet goals arbitrarily set by the company.