We continue to bargain in good faith. We remain optimistic that we'll come to an agreement by tonight's deadline.

Qwest and the union continue to bargain in good faith.

Qwest does not plan to submit a new offer.

We had an agreement with Ford, worked out in good faith.

We had an agreement with Ford, worked out in good faith. Unfortunately, some Ford Motor Company officials made the decision to violate the good-faith agreement.

The international (union) contacted us early this morning and advised us they had a tentative agreement to put us all in the Jobs Bank.