ZAGREB, July 26 (Hina) - About 600 workers with Sisak's Ironworks rallied in front of the government building in downtown Zagreb shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, seeking that the government take a stand about the fate of the
company whose 2,300 employees have been on strike since July 5. The workers object to bankruptcy and urge the government to accept any offer from the strategic partner, even of one kuna, if it provides for the company's survival and job security. Some 300 workers with Sisak's Ironworks protested in front of the government on July 12, when Economy Minister Goranko Fizulic asked them to be patient for the government to receive parliament's vote of confidence. Now they demand that the government take a position on their company today, before the summer recess. A coordinating body established by two trade unions and an association of Ironworks war veterans on July 23 supports the gov
ZAGREB, July 26 (Hina) - About 600 workers with Sisak's Ironworks
rallied in front of the government building in downtown Zagreb
shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, seeking that the government
take a stand about the fate of the company whose 2,300 employees
have been on strike since July 5.
The workers object to bankruptcy and urge the government to accept
any offer from the strategic partner, even of one kuna, if it
provides for the company's survival and job security.
Some 300 workers with Sisak's Ironworks protested in front of the
government on July 12, when Economy Minister Goranko Fizulic asked
them to be patient for the government to receive parliament's vote
of confidence. Now they demand that the government take a position
on their company today, before the summer recess.
A coordinating body established by two trade unions and an
association of Ironworks war veterans on July 23 supports the
government's restructuring plan, which envisages a strategic
partner and a maximum 260 layoffs.
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