1.   He was a firm believer in government aid to the poor and gave labor unions what they wanted after many a disruptive strike.

2.   After a summer of disruptive strikes by mail workers and subway drivers, Trade Secretary Ian Lang announced new curbs on industrial action by public sector unions.

3.   At midday Friday, officials were trying to negotiate an end to the disruptive strike there.

4.   The collapse of contract talks Tuesday set the stage for a disruptive strike that also could inconvenience contestants and fans of the Miss America Pageant, scheduled for Saturday.

5.   The meeting was set to take place in Monte Carlo last week but was transferred to London after disruptive strikes in Paris.