The union has indicated that it will appeal the terminations.

The union, a management official said yesterday, even indicated its willingness to accept the owners' revenue-sharing plan.

The unions have indicated that they would accept a similar increase over three years.

The union has indicated it would be willing to drop some and settle others.

In exchange, the union indicated that it would agree to the concession on health care to help the authority bring its soaring benefits costs under control.

"We put that on the table Tuesday, but the union indicated to us they did not want to accept that."

The unions indicated earlier this year that they would be prepared to offer about $180 million a year in concessions over three years.

The union has indicated that it will expand its action beyond the 49 routes if the dispute drags on.

The unions indicated they had no plans to take the third match offshore.

The union, the lawyer added, indicated it was receptive to the Secretary's proposal.