time. the wages that we bargained t table, negotiate at the table with us and other organization well, base those, we watch inflation. this particular 24% compound that you reference in the first three years, we're not keeping up with inflation. we don't know what 2023 and 2024's inflation will look like. we could be ahead by a little bit but also behind the inflation curve at the end of this agreement. >> it is, though, these increases are higher than most american workers. national wage growth according to the bureau of labor statistics, wages and salaries increased about 5% for the 12-month period ending in september 2022. does not meet all your demands, but it's higher than most american workers are getting. >> yes, sir, it may be. we're also talking about highly skilled workforce. our organization and our members that work for the railroad industry are the frontline to