41.   The unions would agree to accept layoffs under carefully specified circumstances, and in exchange the government would improve the social safety net.

42.   The union agreed to end the strike unconditionally last May, four months after the company announced that it would use permanent replacement workers.

43.   The union agreed to let Ford pay lower wages to workers hired to make auto parts previously manufactured by outside, nonunion suppliers.

44.   The union agreed to the summit as a way to air their grievances.

45.   The union also agreed to expand a program that allows more flexible work rules for skilled trades workers.

46.   The union could agree to postpone the strike deadline if it thinks an agreement is close.

47.   The union has agreed to hold off on voting on the new agreement until after that, because if decertification passes, the actions of the union become moot.

48.   The union rarely expels a member, but Stewart could be reprimanded or fined if the union agrees with the producers.

49.   The union agreed Wednesday to let an independent arbitrator decide whether the strike is allowed under the GM-UAW contract.

50.   The union also agreed to a stay of legal action through the end of the playoffs.