We worked all weekend, working with the company reps to try and move the ball forward.
I remain cautiously optimistic about making progress.
We are not there yet.
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Were going to be continuing this week as it takes until its done.
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He admitted that the mood of discussions are intense but in a productive direction.
People seem to think were at a point where were just dotting Is and crossing Ts.
Thats not the situation, there are substantive issues, were still working hard to bridge real gaps.
But the dialogue has been productive and constructive.
Were just gonna keep at it, he added.
I will say that AI is really important in this negotiation, it has been since day one.
That is an area that we are particularly focused on right now.
Because without bridging some key gaps in AI, we wont be able to reach a deal.
That is an important area were focused on, he added.
Crabtree-Ireland wouldnt rule out a deal happening today but admitted that anything is possible.
It could be something that moves quickly, it could be something where theres really a disconnect.
So, its very hard for me to predict any kind of timeframe on it.
I think everybody should go to a Halloween party tomorrow night.
I think its good for people to get a chance to take a breath, he said.
The Fran Drescher-run org called for actors to flood the picket lines today.
Make your voices heard, it wrote in a statement to members.
