21.   The influx of Mexican trucks derives from the North American Free Trade Agreement, which unions strongly opposed.

22.   The internal dispute systems are generally opposed by unions, but they have won at least qualified support from some surprising sources.

23.   The players union adamantly opposes such measures.

24.   The teacher unions opposed efforts in the Republican Congress to change the college loan program and are against GOP plans to fund vouchers for private schools.

25.   The union has long opposed eliminating the DH, in part because it is, on average, a high-paying position.

26.   The union might also oppose any financial incentives, some based on merit instead of seniority, offered only to child welfare workers.

27.   The union opposed a reduction in the number of board members, however.

28.   The union adamantly had opposed subcontracting because of concerns it would cost members their jobs.

29.   The union opposes such moves, disputing MTA officials who say outside contracting will save money.

30.   The unions had traditionally opposed illegal immigrant workers, saying they took jobs from Americans and drove down wages.