Unions were very happy with the turnout for the national day of action on 4 October. Private and public sector workers came out in protest at government policies and in support of pay increases. Public sector unions are unimpressed by the government's response and failure to commit clearly to proper negotiations on pay.
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Unions unimpressed by government response to national day of action
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