Prime Minister Abhisit, in accepting a list of demands from the women trade unionists, said the government was examining policies supportive of women in the workplace, as well as reforms to Thailand's social security system.

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The trade unionists are restive about plans for chopping jobs in coal mining and steel.

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Trade unionists plan to use their leverage over Mr Gore to try to block the deal.

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On March 19th, trade unionists launched a three-day strike to protest against intimidation by the police.

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