Gonzalo Bernardos, Economist, Places the Focus on Wages After the General Strike: 'In Spain Much Work Is Done and Little Is Earned'
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The November 11 general strike has reopened the debate on wages, working conditions and the role of trade unions in Spain. One of the voices that has spoken about this mobilization has been that of the economist Gonzalo Bernardos, who has questioned the actions of the main trade union organizations and the reasons for the call, although he recognizes that Spanish workers need better salaries and shorter working days.
CEOE estimates that the participation of workers in the 11-N was below 5% and UGT says that giving data is "boring." The government now says that it does not go to value the day, despite having encouraged it in the last few days. More information: CEOE figures 5% following the strike and UGT dismisses giving new data because "it is boring"
The general strike did not achieve the follow-up expected by the unions on Wednesday.After a morning of pickets and minor rallies, the day only gained strength in the afternoon with the march for the house, which the torrential rain failed to stop and ended with riots by rioters and charges of the National Police in the center of Madrid.According to the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), only 5 percent of the workers in the …
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