Railway unions to go on strike

Czech Railways trade unions will go on strike against the government reforms, their leader Bohumír Dufek said on Sunday. Mr Dufek said further details about the strike would be announced on Monday, adding the strike was the only way to make the government reconsider its reform plans. Should the government health care and pension reforms be implemented, railway trade unions demand a 5-percent pay rise for employees in the public and private sectors, the trade union leader said..

Author: Jan Richter