51.   The current contract was about to expire, and if talks break off, a strike authorization vote and a walkout could take place within a few days.

52.   The IG Metall board meets Sunday to make a decision on whether to hold a strike vote.

53.   The pilots announced a strike vote after negotiations with Lufthansa broke down in early April.

54.   The pilots had threatened to take a strike vote if anybody was sacked, but Findlay said the union does not now think that layoffs are likely.

55.   The pilots say they will call a strike vote if anybody is fired in the dispute.

56.   The pilots have said they will take a strike vote if anyone is fired in the dispute.

57.   The pilots had threatened to take a strike vote if anybody was sacked, but Findlay said the union does not now believe any layoffs are likely.

58.   The pilots have said they will take a strike vote if anyone is fired, but a union official said the pilots are seeking a peaceful resolution.

59.   The pilots say that if any union member is fired in the dispute, they will take a strike vote.

60.   The pilots say they will call for a strike vote if anybody is fired.