A public opinion poll commissioned by the Pardia state sector union shows a large majority (85%) opposed to job cuts because of the impact on quality of services. The survey also found that 58% of people thought that the quality of some public services had suffered as a result of job cuts in the past. The union is arguing against further cuts in jobs and 5,000 still the target under the state productivity scheme.
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Survey shows public opposition to job cuts
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