But it seems clear that the other municipal workers' unions will argue to get at least what the teachers got.

The league and the 58-member union are arguing over money.

For years unions and managements argued over the terms of change.

But the union argued that the league's comparisons were not valid.

The union argued that a fast hearing was needed because training camps start in early October.

The union argues that the city needs to give a 23 percent raise to attract enough certified teachers.

The union argues that the panel can only decide on issues about which it has received evidence.

Merit pay, the union argues, would set up unhealthy competition within schools.

The union argued that the new policy was a matter for collective bargaining.

The union argued that American had agreed not to seek cost savings beyond the $660 million.