Start 2 had been signed, calling for even more cuts, and awaited ratification.

His proposed four-year contract awaits ratification by the union's 1,000 members.

The national agreement, the largest this year between a single employer and its unions, now awaits ratification by the employees.

It awaits ratification by Russia to take effect.

The last details were approved by almost every other major country at a meeting in November, although the treaty still awaits ratification.

The treaty awaits ratification by Russia to take legal effect.

The proposed European constitution is awaiting ratification by member states, and it is widely expected that will not be easy.

All contracts are awaiting final ratification of the awards by the Iraqi government.

The Council is not dealing with these initiatives either, apparently awaiting ratification of the treaty.

The deal, embraced by leaders of both parties, awaits final ratification by the Legislature.