





Strikes in the education sector: Spiru Haret federation on warning strike
Some 70,000 professors are members of the Spiru Haret federation. In a week, all other unions announced similar actions and on November 18, a general strike is scheduled. Economy minister, Varujan Vosganian declared that he is currently negotiating with union representatives but he will not agree to their initial demand.
The minister declared that he proposed a gradual 60% salary increase in 4 years time. On Monday, a new negotiation meeting is scheduled between the government and the big union federations.