From 1 April 2013 more than 231,000 public sector workers will be confronted with pay cuts. The government plans to reduce gross wages by 3% for all employees in the public sector, with only primary and secondary school teachers exempted. The trade unions say that reducing the spending power of over 230,000 people will lead the country further into crisis.
English: http://www.croatiaweek.com/pm-slashes-wages-for-more-than-230000 ...
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