1.   Employers say wage parity must be linked to productivity and economic growth.

2.   See what employers say about themselves in their adverts, on the Internet and in their promotional material.

3.   Some employers have said that they believe that a requirement to review the check-off annually would be unnecessary and burdensome.

4.   Almost all employers say they agree, according to surveys by Louis Harris Associates Inc.

5.   And employers said they would probably challenge the rules in court.

6.   And, at a time when employees are pressing for family-friendly policies, it inspires loyalty and can improve company morale, employers say.

7.   As job-hopping has become common in many industries, employers say that the traditional waiting periods for benefits have become an obstacle to recruiting.

8.   At the very least, some employers say, the ADA and recent guidelines will make their already-hefty personnel paperwork even more complicated.

9.   Besides, some employers say, the union is seeking to defy market forces with its wage demands.

10.   Both employers say they accepted the fact that small-town life will attract some candidates and discourage others.