Unionized public transport workers went on strike protesting about the new bill on public utility companies. Trade unions allege that the bill will likely promote the Government’s plans to privatize public infrastructure and lead to the dissolving of trade unions, among other things. Public transport workers suspended services and held a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Finance.
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