I have a hard time understanding how people could think that, if this bill were to pass, it could prejudicially affect negotiations. We want workers to be eligible once the closure has been announced. At that point, negotiations have ended. The decision has been made, the company has shut down, and that is when the workers would be affected by this bill. I do not see how it could have a negative impact on negotiations.
On April 21st, 2010. See this statement in context.