In an economic downturn and time of war, labor unions are struggling with how to achieve their goals for increased wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions. The workers at International Window went on strike on September 10th, but they are now back at the bargaining table, considering an offer that, according to a Teamster official, provides less than the offer given before the strike.
See "Unions Trying to Strike a New Balance", Nancy Cleeland, Los Angeles Times, October 9, 2001