1.   A strike is increasingly likely as both sides seem deeply entrenched in their positions on wages, benefits and job security language, analysts say.

2.   He said the two sides were negotiating job security language that would be tied to any new work rules.

3.   It also included vacation and pension improvements, and stronger job security language.

4.   The pact calls for some job security language, higher pensions, a more favorable cost-of-living adjustment and severance pay for dislocated workers.

5.   The union also won enhanced job security language.

6.   They do want higher lump sum payments and stronger job security language.

7.   Some complained that the union statement made no mention of job security language in the contract.