http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-22/slovenia-government-on-brink-of-ruin-as-bailout-decision-looms.html
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Plans for more wage cuts...and layoffs have angered some 100,000 public employees...and sent them out to strike.
The strike closed most schools and universities...and limited hospital care.
Proposed 5% wage cuts...follow 3% cuts last year...as the government struggles to cut budget deficits...during a recession.
PM Janez Jansa (foto) is also under pressure to resign over corruption claims.
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