The leader of the bank employee trade union ETYK stated that the new Bank of Cyprus (BoC) must shed at least 20% of its staff to survive. ETYK had asked for a voluntary retirement plan but the absence of a CEO made it so far impossible to proceed. Other measures, like pay cuts, would also be necessary.
English: http://cyprus-mail.com/2013/05/26/boc-must-shed-20-per-cent-of-staff/
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