11.   However, some TWA mechanics have said they have seen more co-workers wearing association buttons since the latest contract was ratified.

12.   If the contract is ratified, the league will go on about its business.

13.   If workers ratify the contract it will represent another step toward improving the often turbulent relationship between Boeing and its most potent union, the Machinists.

14.   In the referendum, the union members will also vote on whether they want to have the right to ratify all contracts and to elect business agents.

15.   Johnson Controls Inc. said United Auto Workers members ratified new contracts at two of its plants in Michigan and Ohio and will resume making automobile seats.

16.   Members of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association must still ratify their contract, and a vote is expected in the next three weeks.

17.   Nelson said all three employee groups must ratify their contracts to reach a settlement.

18.   Ratifying the contract and making required changes in Civil Service law could take six to eight weeks.

19.   Sandra Feldman, president of the teachers union, said Friday that she was confident that members would ratify the contract despite their misgivings.

20.   Teachers have not formally ratified the contract and could still reject it.