Widespread protests as budget is adopted

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Widespread protests as budget is adopted

Oct 08, 2008
By Monika Hanley

WALKING THE LINE: People of all professions took to the streets on Oct. 7 to protest low wages as the government adopted the 2009 budget.

RIGA - The streets outside the Cabinet of Ministers building were lined with over 1,000 people protesting low wages as part of the Oct. 7 World Day for Decent Work. The protest came the same day the government decided to draw up next year’s budget. The majority of participants were teachers from Latvia’s various regions. Also present were representatives of the State Fire and Rescue Service, medical personnel, police, and the State Environment Service. The Latvian government, during the picket ...

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