Half of Public Employees to Go on Strike on 27 September

Ljubljana, 26 August - Trade unions representing about a half of some 160,000 public sector employees in Slovenia have announced a strike for 27 September in protest of the government's plan to suspend agreed pay rises. But the government has indicated it will soften its positions.

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Irma Pavlinic Krebs giving a statement after a governemnt meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Public Administration Minister Irma Pavlinic Krebs giving a statement after a governemnt meeting.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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