1.   Although union members had authorized a strike, they continued to work while negotiations continue.

2.   Anheuser-Busch workers voted in March to authorize the strike if the contract was rejected.

3.   Before they left San Francisco, the union authorized a strike.

4.   Both the CWA and IBEW have authorized strikes against Bell Atlantic, as well as against Atlanta-based BellSouth Corp., which provides service in the Southeast.

5.   Also at that time, the workers will vote on whether to authorize a strike, should it become necessary.

6.   But union officials said such a vote was unnecessary, because the membership voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

7.   Even if the pilots authorize a strike, it is not clear whether they can actually walk off the job.

8.   Franks recommended the strike, and Bush authorized the strikes Thursday morning.

9.   Late Saturday, however, the Security Council finally authorized the strikes.

10.   McDonnell Douglas Corp. machinists authorized a strike that could start a week from tomorrow after failing to reach agreement on a new contract with the aerospace and defense company.