Oct 12, 2014
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Public sector workers have taken to the streets in a 24-hour strike against the upcoming round of public sector cuts. The cuts, imposed by the EU and IMF lenders, are expected to lead to more layoffs and pay cuts.
Public sector workers have taken to the streets in a 24-hour strike against the upcoming round of public sector cuts. The cuts, imposed by the EU and IMF lenders, are expected to lead to more layoffs and pay cuts. Unions report a readiness to continue to fight, while media note that it is increasing difficult to mobilise the population that is growing hopeless after years of protests, during which very few successes were achieved.
English: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/foreign/23-Sep-2014/public-sector-workers-strike ...
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