Protests in Greece

Thousands of Greek public workers are expected to take part in a nationwide strike. The organisers say the general stoppage will be backed by private sector workers as anger over the government’s austerity package is widespread, informs Euronews.
And everyone knows who to blame, or so one union representative told Euronews.
Yesterday, striking refuse collectors held a mock funeral march illustrating their wish to bury the proposals to cut Greece’s massive deficit.
But opinion polls show that business leaders and independent workers do back the measures and frustration is growing over the number of stoppages.
By far the most unpopular government move has been the rise in VAT as this will hit the poorest in the country.

11.03.10