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Details the plan offered by Detroit Newspapers Inc. to union members which put an end to the strike against the jointly operated `Detroit News' and `Detroit Free Press.' Striking unions' offer to return to work unconditionally; Management's offer to rehire former strikers from a `preferential hiring list' in order of seniority to fill job openings; Training fund for employees whose jobs were eliminated.

Provides an overview on developments in the strike against the `Detroit Free Press,' `Detroit News' and their joint agency, Detroit Newspapers. Detroit Newspapers executives' claim that the strikers are starting to lose their momentum; Details on protests activities of strikers; Detroit Newspapers' vice president of labor, Timothy J. Kelleher's suggestion for strikers to negotiate with the management.

Reports that the `Detroit News' and `Detroit Free Press' have rejected the conditional offer by six unions to return to work in exchange for several conditions. Lawsuit against Detroit Newspapers, the agency that operates business and production functions at the two papers, from the six striking unions; Allegations in the lawsuit.