The unions reacted angrily to the Government's decision, holding one-day strikes and threatening more.
He starts planning pit closures and the unions react with the 1984-85 minors strike.
Not surprisingly, the unions at the Canadian plant have reacted angrily to suggestions that they might want to see wages halved.
United's unions reacted with dismay to the board's ruling, but at the same time made clear their opposition to any further wage or benefit cuts.
The union, a potent supporter of Democratic candidates, reacted angrily when the legislation was announced.
The shipping companies refused to increase their salary, and the union reacted by going on strike starting in January 1922.
The unions reacted coolly to the offer but did not reject it outright.
During the years from 1965-70, many incidents happened in Sri Lanka's politics and the union reacted to the changes by taking the side of the worker.
National teachers' unions, parents' associations and opposition political parties have reacted with outrage.
United's future will depend on how the unions react to their defeat.