It was vz when approached agreed 1st union on hold
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-p ... 00379.html
"In the meantime, Verizon was approached by the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS). FMCS asked if the Company would be willing to mediate if the unions extend the strike deadline. The company informed the FMCS that it's willing to participate as part of Verizon's continuing efforts to reach new contracts. At this time, however, Verizon has not heard if union leaders are willing to submit to mediation and extend the deadline for a strike."