41.   At least one union also called a strike against the regional branches of private Credit Agricole.

42.   At least one union called on truck drivers to walk off the job beginning Monday.

43.   Both unions called the coinciding strike dates unintended.

44.   Both unions have called a demonstration by workers for Thursday evening in the Asturias capital of Oviedo.

45.   But after overnight talks with management broke down, the union called a last-minute meeting of its own to discuss its future course of action.

46.   But the drivers union called it off Tuesday, saying it expected to reach agreement with the government of this oil-rich nation.

47.   Called by unions seeking job security, it has raised unusual bitterness on both sides in a country better known for its rapid privatization and stable economic growth.

48.   For the first time since protests began, unions also called on dentists, psychiatrists and nurses to join the marchers to help swell numbers.

49.   Furious leftist-led unions have called for street protests and bank occupations on Wednesday to force Mahuad to back down.

50.   If that brought no results, the union might call a nationwide strike, he added.