1.   Only a minority of union members voted in favour of continuing the strike.

2.   Others, perhaps with greater foresight, wanted the strike to be continued until they had created an acceptable alternative political structure.

3.   Despite similar appeals by government officials, public discontent remained at a high level, and most workers continued their strike.

4.   The Air France cabin attendants plan to continue their strike through Saturday.

5.   The boost came as oil workers in Nigeria continued a strike held to protest about political developments.

6.   The players vow to continue their strike and seek legal remedies.

7.   The Santos dockworkers were scheduled to meet tonight to decide whether to continue the strike.

8.   They called for continuing their strike and pledged solidarity with the striking workers.

9.   U.S. and allied warplanes pounded Serb positions through the night and were under orders to continue their strikes into Friday.