The Solidarnosc union is backing a legal challenge to government legislation that allows for a 10% cut in employment in public administration. A key part of the union case is that while the cuts might deliver savings in the short term, their long-term results would have a negative impact on public services. Solidarnosc organised a demonstration outside the hearing.
English: http://www.epsu.org/cob/422
Polish: http://www.solidarnosc.org.pl/pl/aktualnosci/ciecia-w-administracji ...
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