11.   The United States has similar procedures for dealing with crippling strikes.

12.   This means we could see crippling strikes very soon.

13.   Two days past the contract deadline, negotiators for Hollywood writers and producers met for hours to try to resolve remaining issues to avert a crippling strike.

14.   Until recently, GM has talked tough but backed down in the face of potentially crippling local strikes.

15.   Yes, crippling strikes could start any day now.

16.   Philippine Airlines said Monday a crippling strike by pilots has caused potential foreign buyers of the airline to break off talks and could force the company to shut down.

17.   Premier Alain Juppe, criticized for dodging unions behind a crippling strike, prepared to break his silence Sunday in a national TV interview.

18.   Philippine Airlines said Monday a crippling strike by its pilots has caused potential foreign buyers of the airline to break off talks and could force it to shut down.

19.   A belt tightening budget is expected and the ministerial pay cuts will send a signal to restive government employees who staged a crippling strike last year to demand raises.

20.   Air France unions and management stood their ground Friday in their pay dispute that threatened to result in a crippling strike during the World Cup.