Mar 8, 2015
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Public administration clerks organised a warning strike on 20 February, demanding higher wages and food vouchers. The country’s 29,000 public administration clerks earn between RON 900 and 1,900(€202-426) per month.
Public administration clerks organised a warning strike on 20 February, demanding higher wages and food vouchers. The country’s 29,000 public administration clerks earn between RON 900 and 1,900(€202-426) per month, according to union spokespersons. Commenting on the strikes, Prime Minister Ponta said he sympathised with the clerks, taking his own salary as an example of the ‘unsolved issue’ of public sector pay.
English: http://www.romania-insider.com/public-sector-wages-a-disaster-says ...
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