a) The union is drawing up new proposals to put to the employers.
b) The managing director said that recent events had put a strain upon everyone employed by the company.
c) No one holds out much hope for the success of the discussions.
d) He went on to say that the company prided itself on its good relations with all its employees.
e) Both sides have agreed to meet on a regular basis from now on, he added.
f) The union has since challenged the figures given to the press by the financial director.
g) Others believe that both sides would jump at the chance to resume negotiations without delay.
h) It is unlikely that the union will moderate its demand for a shorter working week.
i) The management stated that the problem had been exaggerated out of all proportion.
j) The minister said that he put himself at the disposal of both sides in the dispute.