"We will continue to inform our people at the earliest possible time if further cutbacks are necessary," he said.

Health policy experts warn that further cutbacks could have unintended effects.

United also said it would make further cutbacks in its food service on many flights starting today.

Barring any further large corporate cutbacks, he said, the office market is expected to continue to recover.

There was also a further cutback in appliances and other goods for the home.

But analysts said that further cutbacks in routes and service would be necessary down the road.

It is my suspicion that these limited services will soon be subjected to a further cutback.

Mr. Wang said yesterday that no further cutbacks would be necessary.

The prospect of further cutbacks, under less generous terms, led many workers to sign up for the current buyout program.

All 12 ended up in private hands, and at least one has been subject to further cutbacks.