http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/18/slovenia-strike-idUSL6E8FI9NV20120418
An estimated 80,000-100,000 public sector workers walked out during a one day strike...the largest in 20 years.
The strike was called by 23 unions...and closed schools, libraries and offices.
The new center right government led by PM Jansa wants a 7.5% reduction in state wages...to lower the budget deficit.
NEW!!! TO WATCH 1:08 Video Report:
http://www.euronews.com/2012/04/18/strikes-hit-slovenia-as-public-sector-down-tools
Popular Posts
- RUSSIA : Putin Now Playing Corruption Slayer Card.
- MEXICO : To Fend Off Brutal Zetas Narcos...Torreon Ponders Deal With Sinaloa Gang; Zetas Still Control Coal Rich Coahuila State.
- ITALY / EUROZONE : New Greek Crisis Delays Berlusconi's Love Songs CD Release.
- EU / FRANCE / UK : Paris Continues Nastiness Over Cameron Euro Balk...Demanding That London Be Downgraded First!
- USA / HOUSING/ MEDIA : Is Bloomberg/Businessweek Cover...Racist?
- VENEZUELA : Bitter Election Aftermath For Opposition; Zulia Man Kills 6 After Losing Bet On Capriles.
- VENEZUELA / ARGENTINA : Hugo Paints Nestor...For Cristina; Chavez Hosts CELAC Summit...Without USA, Canada.
- VENEZUELA : 09 Feb UPDATE: Caracas Finally Devalues Bolivar...By 32%.
- RUSSIA: Anti-Corruption Blogger Alexei Navalny Emerges As Putin Party Challenger; Another Protest In 'Putin Snow Revolt.'
- GEORGIA : 2 MPs Slug It Out...On Live TV.