Management people say realignment itself doesn't need union approval.

Should The News try to sell the routes without union approval, "they would have a problem," he said.

Because the game involves players' job assignment, any change in the elements of the game requires union approval.

Companies are also freer to hire and fire without union approval.

They also want the ability to close plants without union approval, the newsletter said.

The deal, everyone agreed, would gain union approval.

As of October 2010, the plan was pending union approval.

Under the current contract, principals cannot be removed from their buildings without union approval.

Any revenue-sharing plan the owners adopt also must gain union approval.

In order to break ranks with the other major carriers, Burlington Northern would need union approval.