Prison Guards Announce Strike for 10 March

Ljubljana, 3 February - Prison wardens will go on strike on 10 March unless their situation improves substantially, head of the Prison Administration trade union Francisek Verk said on Tuesday, highlighting the lack of wardens, low wages and unappropriate working conditions as the most prominent issues. The justice minister said that extra funds have already been secured.

Ljubljana.
Head of the Prison Administration trade union Francisek Verk announces the strike of prison wardens at trade union's press conference.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana.
Head of the Prison Administration trade union Francisek Verk announces the strike of prison wardens at trade union's press conference.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana.
The Prison Administration trade union announces the strike of prison wardens.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana.
The Prison Administration trade union announces the strike of prison wardens.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana.
The Prison Administration trade union announces the strike of prison wardens.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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