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LD:
The first contract was to recognize the union itself. The changes in pay rates were established at that time and the length of contract established.
There was really no negotiation as MiLB placed values into the contract as a starting point.
The contract, three years in length I believe, was ratified by the rank and file with little discussion.
At no time during the initial contract was there a discussion of a strike or lock out by either side.
This is the first negotiation that the union itself is doing.
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