Behind the scenes, Beckham's management was seeking control over the team and league.

Muskies' management sought to make changes for the upcoming 1968-69 season.

The management also had sought higher payments from the union for health care.

Last week, the pilots offered $400 million in concessions, also two-thirds of what management is seeking.

In 2005, the band's management sought to reduce five members from its ranks over three years to 48 players.

Alitalia's management had been seeking to lay off 450 pilots.

After the Giants collapsed to a 4-12 record this season, management sought a candidate who would change the atmosphere and give the team a spark.

And if the unions took any job action, they said, management would certainly seek a court order putting an end to it.

The orchestra's transformation began in the 1990-91 season, when the management sought to improve the quality of the playing.

The company's management had sought an offering of 20 percent.