I think the special mediator should have special powers to help the parties get to a settlement. For example, would you agree that the special mediator should be able to set some times where the parties should sit down together? Would it be useful if the special mediator could bring anyone to the table who they think could end the dispute, for example, if the ILWU said it wanted the employer at the table and not some employer's group?
Do you think those powers would be useful in helping the special mediator?