41.   It is uncertain whether the confederation has enough support to call another prolonged strike if their demands are not met.

42.   It is doubtful that the already ravaged economy could survive a prolonged strike.

43.   It is doubtful that the already-ravaged economy could survive a prolonged strike.

44.   Managers are reluctant to stage a prolonged strike that could cut exports if backed by anti-government oil unions.

45.   Union leaders said if the government did not meet its wage demands it would begin a prolonged strike next Thursday.

46.   In case of a prolonged strike, the economic slowdown will be protracted with rising unemployment and a widening current account deficit, it said.

47.   Despite the prolonged strike, electricity supplies have not been disrupted due to non-union workers and much-automated systems.

48.   Prolonged strikes or a dramatic wage boost could torpedo those hopes, economists say.

49.   Prolonged strikes or a dramatic wage boost could torpedo those hopes.

50.   The KEF said it would use lockouts and substitute workers in case of prolonged strikes under the new law.