1.   Older workers were a highly vulnerable section of the work-force, and could offer little resistance to wage cuts.

2.   He cited an industrial firm in his state where workers agreed to unpaid overtime, fewer bonuses when orders are low and wage cuts in times of crisis.

3.   It claims the emission reduction targets proposed in Kyoto would cost it massive job losses, and wage cuts for its workers.

4.   They also fear it will lead to wage cuts.

5.   Thousands of South Korean metal and hospital workers walked off their jobs Wednesday to protest planned layoffs and wage cuts.