Govt Turns Down Latest Pay Proposal by Unions

Ljubljana, 3 May - The government has rejected the latest compromise proposal by public sector trade unions for a 8% cut in pay, arguing that it cannot consent to a less than 10% cut. The talks are set to conclude on Friday.

Ljubljana Public sector trade unions and government officials meet over the planned pay cut with Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič pictured in the centre. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Public sector trade unions and government officials meet over the planned pay cut with Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič pictured in the centre.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Public sector trade unions and government officials meet over the planned pay cut with Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič pictured in the centre. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Public sector trade unions and government officials meet over the planned pay cut with Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič pictured in the centre.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Public sector trade unions and government officials meet over the planned pay cut with Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič pictured in the centre. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Public sector trade unions and government officials meet over the planned pay cut with Justice and Public Administration Minister Senko Pličanič pictured in the centre.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Head of the negotiators for public sector trade unions Branimir Štrukelj comments on the talks with the government on the planned pay cut. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Head of the negotiators for public sector trade unions Branimir Štrukelj comments on the talks with the government on the planned pay cut.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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