But the union also sees it as a way to increase its leverage with management.

The hedge funds have not just found it possible to increase their leverage.

The Communists are hoping to increase their national leverage by winning more seats this year.

They are especially effective when climbing out of the saddle, because they increase leverage.

Talks with Collins would increase his leverage during negotiations for a new park in Texas.

By financing the acquisition with debt, rather than equity, Morgan will increase its leverage.

"Well, I'd love a few minutes with her, if you guys can pull that off, it will greatly increase my leverage with the cops."

So there is no need to increase leverage of incur any costs at all when entering a derivatives contract.

Senate Democrats know that any delay in approval of the military budget can increase their leverage as they seek concessions on domestic spending.

The theory was that Washington would increase its leverage with Pretoria and be better able to encourage change.