Widespread support for public sector strike

Czech Republic

The CMKOS trade union confederation reports solid support for the strike in the public sector on 8 December. The action was taken in protest against government plans to cut the public sector pay bill by 10% next year. It also has plans for public sector pay reform that could mean further cuts in pay although implementation of the new scheme may not happen next year. CMKOS also reports a majority of public opinion in favour of the public sector strike action. Low pay in the health sector has also lead to a campaign by doctors with many resigning in protest at the government’s failure to maintain pay and funding. The pay of top officials is to be cut by 5% this year following the 4% cut last year. Their salaries will return to the 2010 level in 2012.
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