Discussions reached a standstill yesterday as business and labor representatives failed to reach an agreement on the percentage of salary increases of workers. The labor spokesmen said if an agreement they would consider a general strike and could align themselves with transport unions. Meanwhile, business spokesmen called for a meeting with the National Salaries Commission, and that they are open to further talks. Labor spokesman Jacobo Ramos said the sector would hold to its demand for a 30% wage increase for all those making up to RD$30,000. The business sector has offered a 9.30% increase of the minimum wage.