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Nevertheless, the case could become a serious embarrassment for the Tory leader as he battles Labour accusations that his policies favour the rich.

Though the carrier is now burdened with $3bn in accumulated losses, New Delhi is still battling labour unions over cost-cutting measures.

Improved performance figures for house prices, car sales and manufacturing have helped boost belief among Conservative ministers that they are now in a strong position to battle Labour on the economy - something seen as unlikely at the beginning of the year.

Warsaw, which is battling labour shortages in some sectors of its economy, wants to encourage older workers to stay in the job market by introducing 'bridging pensions', reducing payouts to those who have the right to retire early under current rules. '

Anglo, the smallest of the major diversified miners, has underperformed its peers such as BHP and Rio for much of the past decade, most recently battling labour unrest in South Africa, where it generates half its earnings, and multi-billion dollar cost overruns in Brazil.

He said he was happy to battle Labor over the issue.

He was a glamorous but divisive figure who battled labor leaders, rival politicians and countless others.

"They're battling food costs, they're battling labor issues," she said.

Nevertheless, the case could become a serious embarrassment for the Tory leader as he battles Labour accusations that his policies favour the rich.

Worse, it was a major distraction from the real battle Labor has on it's hand: crafting it sixth and most difficult Budget.

Aer Lingus has repeatedly battled labor unions since the government privatized the state-owned airline in 2006.

Various militarist and corporate critics battled labor and peace advocates during these conversion openings, with the former usually winning the day.

Some non-EU countries such as Norway, also battling labor shortages, have already opened up to east European workers.

Mr. Hashimoto battled labor unions to slash deficit-ridden budgets and impose performance requirements on schoolteachers.

Though the carrier is now burdened with $3bn in accumulated losses, New Delhi is still battling labour unions over cost-cutting measures.

He battled labor movements locally alongside the Los Angeles Merchants and Manufacturers Association as well as the Citizens' Alliance.

The China bill, which would normalize trade relations with China, and speed that country's entry into the World Trade Organization, is hardly the only trade battle labor is waging.

Half of Wal-Mart employees have signed up for its health care plan, only a slight increase from last year but a gain for the company as it continues to battle labor unions over its treatment of workers.

Improved performance figures for house prices, car sales and manufacturing have helped boost belief among Conservative ministers that they are now in a strong position to battle Labour on the economy - something seen as unlikely at the beginning of the year.

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- For diehard Republicans in Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker achieved something close to rock-star status when he battled labor unions and survived a June 5 recall election.

Warsaw, which is battling labour shortages in some sectors of its economy, wants to encourage older workers to stay in the job market by introducing 'bridging pensions', reducing payouts to those who have the right to retire early under current rules. '

Anglo, the smallest of the major diversified miners, has trailed behind its peers for much of the past decade, most recently battling labor unrest in South Africa, where it still generates half its earnings, and multi-billion dollar cost overruns in Brazil.

William Oberlin, who succeeded Mr. Jones as president of the American Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 1, listed what he called major challenges in fields ranging from the import of pharmaceuticals and motor vehicles to battling labor and tax problems.