It was a tough set of bargaining, ... To get that kind of endorsement from the membership is just exhilarating.

It shows that even in tough bargaining, if the union and the company meet their responsiblities, a deal can be reached.

We faced one of the most difficult challenges in bargaining that we have in a good many years.

We faced one of the most difficult challenges in bargaining that we have in a good many years, ... the Ford workers probably knew that more than anyone, given the amount of downtime they've had, given the uncertainty, the media speculation of workplace closures and layoffs.

But we're also far enough apart, ... that we could end up in the ditch tonight.

That's the only thing that he spoke against at almost every council meeting.