1.   Already, labor unions are threatening strikes if the law is changed to make it easier to dismiss workers.

2.   And a commitment by Korea to allow finance companies more flexibility to dismiss workers has yet to be tested.

3.   And as a practical matter, although employers can dismiss workers who harass others, schools have fewer options in dealing with students who cause problems.

4.   And two months ago, Clinton issued an order prohibiting federal agencies from using genetic information in any decision to hire, promote or dismiss workers.

5.   Another box-office worker was also dismissed, Klahs said.

6.   And, faced with shrinking profit margins, utilities have slashed costs by shutting outmoded plants and dismissing workers.

7.   As companies try to increase efficiency, they are more likely to cut expenditures and dismiss workers.

8.   Aznar wants rigorous enforcement of the labor-law reforms proposed by Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez, such as those making it easier to dismiss redundant workers.

9.   Before leaving, he did pass modest reforms to reduce the growth of pensions, make it easier for companies to dismiss workers and reduce sick leave.

10.   A few companies have gone so far as to dismiss workers, but that is rare.