Five union organisations - CGT, FO, FSU, FA-FPT and Solidaires - have called for strike action on 9 April in protest at the impact of austerity policies on jobs, services and the pay and conditions of public service employees. They are also concerned about the restructuring that is taking place without proper consultation with the unions. The unions want to see a general pay increase, a moratorium on restructuring and an investment plan to boost the economy.
Read more at > CGT (FR)
And at > FO (FR)
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