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Old 05-05-2010, 12:37 AM
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Post Greek public sector workers protest against further austerity measures

Strikes were launched across Greece again today as workers protest against new austerity measures, which include deeper cuts in pensions and public servants’ pay, as well as a fresh hike in consumer taxes. The new austerity measures are being submitted in a draft bill to the Greek Parliament today, and will be voted on by the [...]

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Old 05-11-2010, 10:12 AM
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This is the problem when such difficult financial situations occur. Cuts NEED to be made, but understandably people aren't happy if these cuts affect them, especially if they feel they are nothing to do with them and it's not their fault.
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