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07 May 2010
ROMANIA: Drastic Public Wages And Pensions Cut For IMF Funds.
REUTERS/ President Traian Basescu announced drastic public sector wage and pension cuts to comply with a $20 billion euro IMF rescue deal. All public sector wages will be cut by 25% while jobless benefits and pensions will be slashed by 15%. Meanwhile, unions are threatening strikes that could cripple hospitals, schools and public transport in protest against the draconian wage and pension cuts.
