Unions strike to defend benefits for workers and pensioners

Hungary

Unions in the electricity are taking strike action against government proposals to end the arrangement that entitled them to cheaper electricity. The unions argue that the cuts will not just cause hardship for those at work but risk pushing those who have retired from the industry into poverty. Support for the action is up to 95% in some areas. EPSU has sent a message of support and called on the Hungarian prime minister to intervene and resolve the matter.
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