Nonetheless, over the last two weeks the police union has run television and radio advertisements intended to win public sympathy for its contract demands.

Just before the first game, Gorman agreed to his contract demands.

The communications workers and other unions have used advertising in the past to press contract demands or grievances.

Young was asked today about Taylor's contract demands, particularly the average of $2 million a year.

They say they cannot accept the contract demands of the companies that own their vessels.

Her contract demands seem to be in character.

"His contract demands - as he has them right now - we cannot meet," said Tobin, who didn't elaborate on the negotiations.

Jarvis's contract demands exceeded what Jordan was willing to pay.

He was not popular in the locker room, and the team did not want to meet his contract demands as a free agent.

In a presentation to analysts, the pilots set out their contract demands.