31.   The union quickly rejected the idea, and little has been heard about service time recently.

32.   The union rejected a settlement in March.

33.   The union rejected the offer Wednesday.

34.   The union rejected the proposal.

35.   The union rejects that proposal, saying management will never allow a fair vote.

36.   The union reportedly rejected it out of hand.

37.   The unions have rejected the offer, arguing that it falls too far below the rate of inflation.

38.   WHX had broken off talks yesterday after the union rejected its proposal.

39.   Yesterday the union rejected what the company characterized as an enhanced pay offer.

40.   Air France made no immediate comment on the deal, which was based on a plan it proposed, and which the unions had previously rejected.