The two main trade union confederations have once again been united in their opposition to government austerity plans and are planning a general strike. The date has not yet been confirmed but is likely to be linked to a parliamentary vote on the state budget for 2012. If the budget goes through then public sector workers earning over €1000 a month could see massive cuts in bonuses, some worth the equivalent of two months’ pay. Read more at > Euronews (EN) And at > Euronews (EN) And at > SINTAP (PT) And at > STAL (PT)