National and regional trade union federations have joined to protest against cuts to services and public sector jobs at regional level. Thousands took part in a demonstration in Barcelona where the regional government is planning cuts to pay and changes to working conditions. A major protest in Pamplona highlighted the threat to public services and where 1,130 jobs have already been cut or are being cut with more under threat.
English: http://www.epsu.org/cob/451
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