Machinists there, members of the same trade union, are to take a strike vote on 22 October.

He said the strike vote was another negotiating tool for the union.

"As you know, we have a strike vote here which we'd use if we absolutely had to."

Have they asked the workers for a strike vote first???

The two sides met yesterday, and a strike vote has been scheduled for Sunday.

The players have already authorized a strike vote by the executive committee.

Now there is a distinct possibility of a strike vote next Tuesday.

The union has threatened to call a strike vote if pilots are dismissed.

Pilots had also threatened to call a strike vote if any were dismissed.

It would take two or more days for a strike vote.