But on what is perhaps the key issue, free agency, there was no offer to change.

The bill also calls on federal agencies to improve access to their research results.

Starting in the early 1980s there was an increased stress on human agency.

The increase has put a strain on agencies that deal with those issues, city officials said.

Thus, the union said, the restrictions on free agency were illegal.

Allen also told of another union proposal on free agency.

The second element is on agencies, especially three new ones. They are supposed to come into being in 2007.

It was modeled on similar national agencies found in Europe.

The union also got concessions on free agency, the first time it will be offered in the league.

They played down the board's view of their position on salary arbitration and free agency.