The union said the government offer did not go far enough.

Others said the Government offer set its position in stone, making it increasingly difficult to compromise.

Latest government 'offer' still means work longer, pay more, receive less in retirement.

Last spring, the rebels accepted a Government offer to begin peace talks.

What kinds of contractual terms would any new Iraqi government offer?

The workers earlier rejected a government offer of an across-the-board 60 percent pay raise.

The major black union federation responded today to a Government offer to consider changes in a labor bill that has come under criticism.

But he refused to comment on the Government offer.

Some people did accept a Government offer - considered miserly by many here - of money and a new apartment.

The Aquino children, however, declined the government offer to hold a state funeral for their mother.