1.   Although the contract passed the ratification vote, the musicians and their representatives say they are by no means happy with it or with the way it was negotiated.

2.   As for the players, their broad support should translate into a ratification vote today.

3.   A person who was on the call said he briefed the members on developments in the talks and set the stage for a ratification vote.

4.   A ratification vote in the Senate had been expected as early as Tuesday, but it was put off and scheduled for Wednesday.

5.   A ratification vote is expected this weekend, a union spokesman said.

6.   A ratification vote is expected in the next few weeks.

7.   A ratification vote will take place in one week.

8.   A ratification vote by the membership on the contract is due in September.

9.   A ratification vote is likely to be held within a month, the union said.

10.   City Hall officials declined to comment, saying the ratification vote was an internal union matter.