The union has proposed that all players be free to move after four years in the league, with no compensation required.

No union in its right mind would ever propose that.

The union proposed a staggered ratio for the next three years - 20, 25 and 35 percent.

The union proposed that in principle parents should have access to their children's files.

The union also proposed significantly lower tax rates than the clubs have on the table.

The union also proposed a salary cap of $750,000 per team.

The union proposed a larger increase, though not significantly so.

The union has proposed a scientific study to settle the question.

The union is proposing that its members work fewer hours and be paid accordingly.

The union proposed $50 a day, and the owners countered with $46.