The state sector union Pardia interrupted its general assembly meeting on 21 October to protest outside parliament over planned government budget cuts, which the union believes may lead to temporary lay-offs and job losses. Pardia is concerned about the implications of the cuts for the development of the state sector and the quality of services. In a survey of members, the union found nearly one in three thinks that their job is under threat.
Read more at > Pardia (EN)
And about the survey at > Pardia (EN)
EPSU’s solidarity message is at > EPSU (EN)
State sector union protests over threat to jobs
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