21.   HALIFAX -- Provincial government workers in Nova Scotia take more sick time than those in other provinces, says a new study.

22.   The major sticking point was a company proposal over sick time, although there were differences over job security, pension and medical benefits issues, Mangione said.

23.   The major sticking point was a company proposal over sick time, although differences remain over job security, pension and medical benefits issues, Mangione said.

24.   The major sticking point was a company proposal over sick time, although there were differences over job security, pension and medical benefits issues, he said.