ZAGREB, Feb 22 (Hina) - Following Wednesday's unsuccessful talks with government representatives, the Alliance of Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (SSSH) will consider the possibility of organizing a general strike next week, SSSH
president Dragutin Lesar told a press conference in Zagreb on Thursday.
ZAGREB, Feb 22 (Hina) - Following Wednesday's unsuccessful talks
with government representatives, the Alliance of Independent
Trade Unions of Croatia (SSSH) will consider the possibility of
organizing a general strike next week, SSSH president Dragutin
Lesar told a press conference in Zagreb on Thursday. #L#
Around 5,000 people gathered on Wednesday to support SSSH
demands that the government increase the lowest basic wages,
reduce taxes for the lower income bracket and conclude collective
agreements.
Commenting on Wednesday's demonstration, Lesar said: "Such
union methods will soon be used again but the number of people
gathered will be greater".
Lesar thanked police officers for their correct behaviour.
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