21.   Doug Gibson, spokesman for the UMWA, also confirmed the two unions are discussing a merger.

22.   Earlier attempts to merge the two unions failed over disputes concerning who would run the combined organization.

23.   Giuliani predicted that the other unions would be more likely to approve their contracts because Hill had adequately and honestly explained the provisions to his members.

24.   He resigned on Friday after it became clear that the two unions would not support his elevation to chief executive.

25.   Hussey said he was confident the other unions could be persuaded to go along with the arrangement.

26.   If the pilots get a generous settlement, the other unions will demand equal largess.

27.   In addition to the three so-called unlicensed unions, unions representing ship masters and engineers had said they would honor any strike by the other unions.

28.   In agreeing to end the strike, the advertisers settled several demands made by the two unions representing the actors.

29.   In theory, the two unions try to balance the exchange, and there are categories for exemptions.

30.   In theory, the two unions try to balance the exchange.