51.   In addition to the downturn, airlines have been hit hard by high fuel prices and new labor contracts that will raise their costs.

52.   In his statement, Selig mentioned the current negotiations for a new labor agreement with the players, which expired last November.

53.   In the present dispute, union leaders, women included, have shaven their heads to express their anger at the new labor legislation.

54.   Indeed, the new labor minister, Walter Riester, is the former vice chairman of IG Metall.

55.   It also cited currencyexchange rates and new labor agreements in Latin America.

56.   It was going to be about the new hard-nosed labor policy being promised by the new leader of the AFL-CIO.

57.   Kim pushed for the passage of the new labor law, which he said would help revive the economy by lowering wage costs and boosting corporate profits.

58.   Kim said the new labor law -- which makes it easier for management to dismiss workers -- will not be subject to any review.

59.   Labor leaders added to concerns by threatening to stage more strikes later this week to protest new labor laws that make it easier to dismiss staff.

60.   Last week, the selfish, unsportsmanlike owners followed the lead of arrogant and duplicitous hard-liner Jerry Reinsdorf in rejecting a new labor agreement.