21.   The ability of a combined union to finance prolonged strikes would be enormous.

22.   The manufacturer also has never faced a prolonged strike by its technical community.

23.   The networks do not like to make long-term deals when there is a chance of a prolonged strike.

24.   The prolonged strikes have benefited Air France.

25.   There are no plans for a prolonged strike, the union leader said over his cellular phone from Santos.

26.   They said fresh produce will be the first to be affected by a prolonged strike, though some suppliers can be replaced by local farmers.

27.   A prolonged strike in France could slow Christmas shipments and hurt economies struggling out of recession.

28.   A prolonged strike could slow Christmas shipments and stifle economic growth in European economies struggling to get out of recessions.

29.   A prolonged strike could slow Christmas shipments and stifle economic growth in France, as well as harm other European economies struggling to get out of recessions.

30.   A prolonged strike now could slow Christmas shipments and stifle economic growth.