Collective bargaining is really a method of problem-solving. Problem-solving takes time. It benefits from the time, attention and energy it's been given. With an opportunity for more time, attention and energy to be given, the process would benefit, and therefore the outcomes would benefit.
In addition, if we're going to talk about process and what can happen in that period of time, we want a meaningful exchange of information. Prior to that, we want a healthy, expedited grievance arbitration process so that problems don't build up and you're not trying to deal with an accumulation of problems when you commence bargaining. Let's focus that bargaining time on the contract that should follow.