However, Crabtree-Ireland said today that a new contract is definitely possible.

Well over $150 million over the next three years.

We think its fair for us to pay more into the union.

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But thats not a way to put money into the benefit plans.

Its not even legal to put money into the benefit plans, except from employer contributions.

However, if it is revenue sharing well, thats a different thing altogether.

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The AMPTP claimed the proposal would cost them $800 million a year and was an untenable economic burden.

SAG-AFTRA disputes the estimation, calling it inflated by hundreds of millions.