ETUC: After 9 years of austerity Europe´s public sector workers deserve a pay rise!
(WorldNews Belgium)

On 23rd June, Public Services Day, citizens around the world acknowledge the wide range of education, health, social and other key services delivered all day and everyday by public service workers. This year the European federations for public service (EPSU) and education (ETUCE) highlight the contribution made by millions of public service workers to maintain quality services while suffering the long-term effects of pay cuts and pay freezes. Public service workers do not deserve this treatment. Austerity has taken a significant toll on the jobs, pay and conditions of public...