1.   Not to mention that Wheatley has had problems with injuries and missed much of training camp because of contract negotiations.

2.   Realistic Minnesotans think Moss was both frustrated by another post-season loss and also setting up contract negotiations.

3.   Some Delta pilots are declining voluntary overtime assignments in what the company contends is an illegal campaign to protest ongoing contract negotiations.

4.   The Dayton talks are among the most sensitive of the handful of local contract negotiations now underway.

5.   This is, ultimately, a story about contract negotiations.

6.   All in all, contract negotiations between the union and General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., and DaimlerChrysler AG were quick and peaceful.

7.   HBV head Margret Moenig-Raane warned the union would fight the longer store hours in future contract negotiations with employers.

8.   It depends on whether government financing for ballparks is approved, contract negotiations between players and owners, political influence and other factors.

9.   US Airways spokesman David Castelveter said the airline would not comment on contract negotiations during the mediation process.