After making it easier for employers to fire workers, the new New Democracy government is going to push a measure that would require unions to let workers vote electronically to prove there’s a majority for any prospective strikes. Labour Minister Yiannis Vroutis said electronic voting will soon be required. Also under discussion is the creation of a special web page for employers where trade unions can publish strike actions.
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