Failed negotiations. The leaders of four unions of the plant of the steel giant ArcelorMittal in Galati, south-east Romania, announced the beginning of a general strike on March 10th. On Thursday, February 24th, after a last meeting with the plant’s management, the staff representatives refused to sign the new collective agreement.
announced the beginning of a general strike on March 10th. On Thursday, February 24th, after a last meeting with the plant’s management, the staff representatives refused to sign the new collective agreement.
Insufficient raise. Employers proposed an 8% increase while unions requested 18%. Employees also want the bonus for work on the week end to go up by 50%, and special bonuses (notably Christmas) to be brought from 120 to 200 lei (€28 to €50). The management refuses to give in and a spoke
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