21.  But union spokesmen are off track when they link UPS practices to the rest of the economy.

22.  But Wilson, the union spokesman, denied that, insisting that the strike is over the quality of the jobs of tomorrow.

23.  Canadian Airlines International persuaded its largest union to take wage cuts as part of a rescue plan for the cash-strapped carrier, a machinists union spokesman said.

24.  Charles Robideau, a union spokesman, said union local presidents were reviewing the agreement at union headquarters in Pittsburgh.

25.  Canadian Airlines Corp. is willing to review alternatives to a proposed rescue plan for the cash-strapped carrier, an union spokesman said.

26.  David Roscow, a union spokesman, denied that Coia was resigning, insisting that Coia was the victim of leaks from government officials out to hurt him.

27.  Davis and union spokesman Rex Hardesty think baseball will be doomed if the strike lasts through next spring.

28.  First Union spokesman Jeep Bryant called the lawsuit groundless.

29.  Greg Overman, a union spokesman, said that the two sides met every day this week and hope to conclude an agreement by the end of next week.

30.  Helfert and a union spokesman declined to comment about the details of the meeting.