Mr. Chairman, as one who was involved with collective bargaining for over 12 years, I have to say that I tip my hat to the minister for the final offer selection. I want to say something to him.
I have been in this position many times. In final offer arbitration I have to say that management was always the loser, particularly in my municipality. Final offer selection we tried once and I also was the loser. The chairman we had nearly always came out in favour of the union. Nevertheless, we had to accept that. In this case I am not sure because I have a major concern from what I have heard from my colleague from out west.
Is it true that the chairman who is going to make this decision has made the comment that he is in favour of 65 cents?