1.   In return, employers will refrain from mass dismissals and the government will build up a social security system to cover unemployment benefits.

2.   Some diplomats here have expressed concern that the Aristide government may be creating a pool of embittered and potentially dangerous enemies with its mass dismissals.

3.   The mass dismissal at National Finance caused some cash shortfalls that may dog people for months.

4.   Fiat spokesman Marcio Gomes said by phone the company was not considering mass dismissals.

5.   Just the threat of the bill led to mass dismissals of children from garment factories, she says.

6.   Negotiations are planned in the United States in coming days to try to prevent the mass dismissal, court spokesman Christian Chartier said Wednesday.

7.   Negotiations are planned in the United States in coming days to try to prevent the mass dismissal, court spokesman Christian Chartier said.

8.   On Thursday, strikers trickled back to refineries and offshore platforms Thursday under the threat of mass dismissals.

9.   Striking oil workers slowly returned to refineries and offshore platforms Thursday under the threat of mass dismissals.

10.   The bishop urged Catholics to assist the government in handling the devastating economic crisis that has triggered mass dismissals, layoffs and sent prices of basic commodities soaring.