Hundreds of workers at three tobacco factories in have gone on strike after failed contract talks, demanding higher wages and better benefits. Union leaders accused employers of offering unrealistic proposals and favouring subcontractors. After 600 workers at Sunel Tobacco and 800 workers at Oriental Tobacco began striking, 300 more tobacco workers at T.T.L. Tobacco joined the strike. The union decided to strike after collective bargaining negotiations at all three factories failed to reach an agreement.
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