Strikes continue over Geneva's cuts package

Switzerland

Trade unions representing employees of the Geneva canton, including EPSU affiliate VPOD/SSP, have taken further strike action against the authority's proposed cuts package. The unions are protesting not just against planned job and pay cuts and increase working hours but also on the social impact of the budget cuts for Geneva's citizens. Around 10000 people joined a demonstration against the austerity measures earlier this month and a further rally followed on 15 December.
Read more at > SSP (FR)
And at > VPOD (DE)