We find it ironic and alarming that the people who protect the building are paid less than everyone else who works at the building.

It really is a last resort. This is something our workers don't want to do. But we really feel we're being boxed into a corner.

I think it's unconscionable in this time of prosperity for [real estate owners] to demand a wage freeze and cut into long-existing health care plans for the workers.

Talks are continuing, but the two sides remain far apart.

We will not accept zero in the first year.

The elements of an agreement seem to be there.