Bank workers organised a two-hour strike on 4 April because the pensions of the employees have not been protected in the bail-out process. As reported last month, the workers at the now-defunct Laiki Bank have been affected worse than most. Many borrowed money to buy shares in the bank - now worthless - and fear losing both their jobs and their pensions.
English: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130404/business-news ...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22042727
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