Trade unions in the health care sector have announced a day of action for 29 November. The protest comes in reaction to the newly presented budget, which foresees large cuts in the state sector. The unions have said the budget does not allow for the state to comply with its obligations under the collective agreement. Government officials have already made known they intend to change the collective agreements. The global union PSI and EPSU have made statements in support of the Croatian unions, expressing its outrage at the neglect of collective bargaining rights.
English: http://www.epsu.org/a/9081 http://www.croatiaweek.com/2013-budget ...
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