It doesn't make any sense not to reach a deal.
The two sides most likely have a month to six weeks to reach a deal to change the system before the players walk out.
Time is running out for the two sides to reach a deal.
The companies could still reach a deal over the weekend, they said.
They made an initial offer in 1946, and reached a deal by 1949.
People on both sides say it is still possible to reach a deal before the end of the year.
He was unable to reach a deal however, and sat out the entire 2003-04 season.
Three days later, the companies announced that they had reached a deal, after all.
Still, there are some areas where the two sides could clearly reach a deal.
In May 1997 they reached a deal and put down a deposit of $11,000.