31.   Local unions from around the country sent huge wreaths of white marigolds and scarlet roses.

32.   Local unions have also pledged support to the Raytheon workers.

33.   Lofton said details of the settlement were withheld until after a membership meeting scheduled by the local union.

34.   Local unions in Flint, Mich., and Anderson, Ind., have gone on strike over the same outsourcing issues but GM moved quickly to settle the disputes.

35.   Local PRI unions like the one at the Han Young plant belong to labor federations that are wings of the party, giving PRI leaders considerable control.

36.   Local unions contribute convention floor equipment and set-up expertise, and scores of local companies provide judges, equipment and supplies for the competition.

37.   Local unions representing the rest, who work from New Jersey to Virginia, were still trying to negotiate a new contract.

38.   Meanwhile, Safeway considers the allegations by the local unions as political grandstanding.

39.   Most of the materials and labor were donated, with students helped by master craftsmen from local unions.

40.   National labor leaders say they are coordinating the advertisements with rallies and news conferences held by local unions.