Most people are thrust into executive positions unprepared,

I don't want to go in armed with a bunch of tunes -- I want to go in barefoot and unprepared. It's an ongoing relationship. We like the way he works, and he likes the way we work together, so I don't think it's even a question.

I wouldn't say we were unprepared,

If the members say this contract is fine and they want it, it's fine with the executive board. We're not here to create a fight. We only want what is really fair for the company to give,

He's going from being the chief executive to being the chief administrative officer. It's a very different kettle of fish.

I'm not sure whether it's actually growing or if more people are just more inclined to report it now that protective services are on the book,