Health care workers blocked the central Budapest Elizabeth bridge in a protest against low wages. The nurses have been demanding higher wages, as reported in last month’s newsletter. The nurses blocked the bridge of 18 minutes, letting only buses pass, before continuing the protest on the side walk.
English: http://www.politics.hu/20150902/health-care-workers-block-elizabeth-bridge/
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