Computer Workers Go on Strike in Portugal
From Reuters
LISBON —
About 400 computer staff people in Portugal’s social security services began a four-day strike Monday, threatening the payment of family allowances, unemployment benefits and pensions.
A civil service union spokesman said the strikers are demanding salaries equal to those paid in the Justice and Finance ministries, which he said are 30% higher.
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