CYPRUS: Public sector employees go on strike this Friday

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Employees at the public sector and the broader public sector go on strike on Friday, September 19, to protest recent statements made by Minister of Finance Harris Georgiades, regarding further cuts in salaries and the taxation of a one off bonus allocated to public sector employees upon their retirement.

The trade union of public sector employees (PASYDY) approved on Monday a proposal for a 24-hour strike on Friday. Moreover, the Cyprus Workers Confederation (SEK) decided to stage a three hour strike on the same day, from 7.30am to 10.30am local time (4.30-7.30am GMT).

The Pancyprian Federation of Labour (PEO) will also protest government statements with a 24-hour strike. Finally, the trade union of secondary education teachers, OELMEK, decided on Monday to also take part in the protest.

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