Spanish general strike over 'stringent' austerity to disrupt transport

2012 03 31


THE general strike throughout Spain over "stringent" austerity measures to meet obligations in the Euro debt crisis is expected to cause disruption to freight operations and supply chains at airports and city centres.

Protesting unions hope to bring the country to a halt by timing the strike a day before the austerity budget is to announced, reported International Freighting Weekly. Newly elected Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has himself called the financial package "very, very stringent".

The budget is widely expected to include a EUR50 billion cuts in public spending, with public sector workers subject to pay freezes and privatisation moves.

Separately, Iberia pilots also plan to stop flights on Monday and Friday from April 9 to protest against the launch of budget airline called Iberia Express.

Source Shipping Gazette - Daily Shipping News
 

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