31.   The strike also has caused GM to close a parts plant in Mexico.

32.   The strike caused Boeing to miss several aircraft deliveries to customers.

33.   The strike caused fuel shortages around the country, and supermarkets reported they barely had enough supplies for the coming three-day holiday weekend.

34.   The strike caused prices of both metals to surge.

35.   The strike has caused Boeing to miss several aircraft deliveries to customers.

36.   The strike has caused the idling of numerous GM suppliers in Michigan and the Midwest.

37.   The strikes caused few casualties because the buildings had been evacuated.

38.   The Teamsters and their labor allies vigorously oppose an injunction, asserting that the strike has not caused severe economic damage.

39.   The strike caused shipping and supply problems that affected the operation of businesses from coast to coast.

40.   The strike has caused daily traffic gridlock in Paris, adding an hour or more on to commuting time.