The protesters were "demanding more rights and humanitarian benefits", as well as independence.

But a Government committee turned the Americans down, arguing that the innovation would encourage other manufacturers to demand similar benefits.

Demanding increased benefits, they embarrassed the government, which tried to stick to its principle that it would not be "extorted."

It is rare, though, for workers paid minimum wages or dependent on tips to risk jobs by demanding better working conditions and benefits.

Cuts granted at Delphi would open the door for the automakers to demand lower wages and benefits as well.

The protesters were "demanding more rights and humanitarian benefits".

State workers could demand and receive enhanced benefits.

Power brokers can demand more benefits in closely contested areas and policies.

Workers are not greedy when they demand fair wages and benefits for a hard day's work.

Now, experts say, the underwriting mostly comes out of market and advertising departments demanding immediate benefits.