51.   This is not the first time unions have sought to organize dot-coms or high-tech giants such as Microsoft or IBM.

52.   To offset the cuts, the union will seek a greater voice in corporate decisions to hire outside companies.

53.   A hearing scheduled for July was postponed when the union sought additional charges.

54.   Although the unions had sought job-security guarantees without conditions, Ludewig said the agreement requires the unions to seek more flexibility and mobility from employees.

55.   Authorities have ruled the strike illegal, noting that the union did not seek mandatory government mediation, but so far have taken no action against the strikers.

56.   Authorities have ruled the strike illegal, noting that the union did not seek mandatory government mediation, but have so far taken no action against the strikers.

57.   Authorities have ruled the strike illegal, noting that the union did not seek mandatory government mediation.

58.   Bargaining has dragged on more than two years, and the union unsuccessfully sought permission from the National Mediation Board to end the talks and go on strike.

59.   But he did not rule out the possibility that the union might seek a refund if the problems are not quickly corrected.

60.   But as the unions seek to attract new members, they also face the challenge of integrating the interests of a new type of work force, experts say.