1.   New union contracts guarantee that hourly employees will receive most of their pay even if laid off.

2.   Together, they won a landmark union contract for better pay and working conditions.

3.   Union contracts often specifically protect workers who are physically able to work.

4.   Until recently, many union contracts shielded members from worrying about medical bills because most of the costs were borne by employers.

5.   An appeals court said its obligation to pay ended with the expiration of its union contract.

6.   And can workers file bias suits against a company, even if union contracts require that all grievances go to arbitration?

7.   Arbitration has long been a standard way of resolving disputes at companies with union contracts.

8.   Are there union contracts that protect certain jobs?

9.   At some airlines, the food issue is addressed in union contracts.

10.   At the same time, the CWA has added members in other areas that are already covered by union contracts, especially customer service.