The union balked, and then shut down the nation's largest transit system for the first time in a quarter-century.

The union balked, rejecting the offer without putting it to a member vote, before dissolving.

But several unions balked at management's proposed $1.5 billion in cuts.

The problem with setting a fine at a much steeper amount is that the players' union might balk.

When the union balked, he changed his vote, making it 3 to 0 for decertification.

But the union still balked, then worked to defeat the Democratic legislators who crafted the 1990 tax program.

In the months leading to training camp, the union balked at negotiating if a salary cap were on the table.

But with their power threatened, the teachers' unions are balking.

Management says the union balked at all its proposals.

The union balked at Delta's demands and left the table on July 23.