Less clear is whether Delphi's second-largest union will show similar restraint.

So far, the union has showed little sign of compromising.

Either side can take that step, but the players' union has shown no inclination to move in that direction.

At the same time, the federal union shows signs of discord as well.

But four months later, the unions showed their teeth again.

The unions should make a list of teachers' real concerns and show how they want to improve education rather than their bank balances.

For decades, unions showed little interest in organizing office workers, most of whom are women.

But the unions have been reined in and show respect.

But the union has shown no signs of backing off.

The union has shown in the past that it has the solidarity to hold the line.