Approval by the union could take about a month, officials said.

The donation by the union was to show the teachers' support for the program.

The public sector workers have every right to protection by the union of their choice.

That deal included changes in work rules by the company's unions to lower costs for the new service.

The influence upon the operation of the company by the union had changed, dramatically.

"They have to decide if they're going to lose their jobs or stick by the union."

The report as given a lukewarm response by the players' union.

Since then, the commissioners have carried out their own policy, which is subject to challenge by the union.

But the plan has raised the risk of additional labor action by the company's unions across Europe.

"We used to have the annual physical by the union doctor," he said, "and many immigrants thought this was good health care."