The largest trade union protest in the history of the country has begun in the Czech Republic
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Czech trade unions are holding their largest strike yet, involving about a million workers and more than 70% of schools. They are protesting against government policies and high spending. Prime Minister Fiala criticizes the approach of the unions, who are open to dialogue without pressure.
One of the largest manifestations of public discontent is taking place in the Czech Republic today. Companies and educational institutions are taking part in the strike of trade unions against the government's actions. This is reported by Ct24, according to UNN.
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Today, Czech trade unions are holding a strike, which, according to the head of the Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions Josef Strshedula, will be the largest in the history of the country.
The action covered hundreds of enterprises and firms involving about a million workers, as well as the staff of more than 70% of primary and secondary schools.
"There are 7213 schools that have actively supported this strike, either through complete closure or half-time working," said Marketa Sejdlová, vice president of the Czech-Moravian Education Workers' Union.
The unions are protesting the form of the government's consolidation and pension reform package, the lack of public sector salary increases, high energy costs, high inflation, and a lack of money for education.
However, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala criticized the actions of the unions.
I am always ready to act, but not under pressure, not in this atmosphere. When the trade unions want to return to negotiations and the negotiations are constructive, and not under pressure and the threat of further protests, we will, of course, be ready to act