PM Calls for Sobriety as Strike Wave Looms

Ljubljana, 15 January - Faced with the prospect of a massive strike wave, Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Tuesday urged the public sector unions to remain sober and accept the wage increase proposed by the government.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Janez Jansa speaking to the press about topical issues.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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