41.   A request for concessions by themselves will be a tough sell, if an informal survey Wednesday of labor leaders at United is any measure.

42.   A spirited, surging opposition party, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, a longtime labor leader, wants him out.

43.   Academics, labor leaders, and independent groups record nearly daily protests across China, most related to livelihood issues.

44.   Across town, labor leaders holding their own convention sounded skeptical.

45.   AFL-CIO president John Sweeney cited a case in which several Chinese labor leaders were jailed after having led a demonstration by workers who were demanding back wages.

46.   After voting to appoint an investigator, the commission unanimously dismissed a similar complaint filed by labor leader Harold Nichols.

47.   After years of blocking fast-track trade legislation, labor leaders are worried by plans to hold a House vote on fast track this Thursday.

48.   Afterward, labor leaders praised Chao for her candor and her promise to maintain a dialogue.

49.   Brennan and other New York labor leaders who supported Nixon were invited to the White House.

50.   Business has been clamoring for a stimulus package while labor leaders have pushed for a new round of wage hikes.