The Associated Press report on Pennsylvania's inflation data gained traction in out-of-state Union circles nearly twice as fast as Sarah had estimated.
When Ethan once again reported the latest statistics on out-of-state letters and phone calls, Leo was in the middle of signing a construction funding request. He simply asked for the numbers without looking up.
"In three days, we've received seven hundred and thirty-two out-of-state letters and four hundred and eleven phone calls," Ethan replied. "The vast majority are concentrated in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana."
"How do we handle this many people?" Ethan asked.
Leo looked up. "Prioritize three categories: certified skilled workers, Union officials, and team leaders willing to bring their crews. File the rest away for now."
Ethan jotted this down and added, "We don't have enough operators on the lines right now. Our current team can't handle this volume."
