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Support for Spanish general strike shrinks, poll shows
06 September 2010 @ 13:18

MADRID, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Just 9 percent of Spaniards definitely plan to take part in a general strike against wage and pension cuts planned for Sept. 29, down from 15 percent in a July poll, a poll showed on Sunday.

The percentage who believe the strike is justified grew to 58 percent of those polled by Metroscopia for El Pais newspaper, up from 51 percent in July. But those who said a strike is not appropriate grew by 15 percentage points to 56 percent.

Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has approved 15 billion euros ($20 billion) of spending cuts and carried out a reform of labour laws making it easier to hire and fire as part of measures aimed at renewing faith in Spain's economy.

Spain's two biggest unions, traditional supporters of the unpopular ruling Socialist party, have called for a general strike in September against austerity measures, in coordination with other unions in Europe.

The opposition centre-right Popular Party increased its lead over the Socialist PSOE in approval ratings to 8.9 percentage points, the poll showed.

Source: Forexyard/Reuters

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Ali said:
14 September 2010 @ 23:07

They are crazy! The only chance they have of support is with the present Socialist government. The PP cares nothing for the poorer paid workers. They will be far worse off if the PP gets in atthe next general election.
The people should look at what has happened in the U.K.since the right wing Conservatives took control and there is worse to come.
Support Zapatero. He's your only hope.

Jo said:
14 September 2010 @ 23:34

I agree.
The crisis was brought about by the bankers (mostly in the USA).
They still have all their money and jobs. Punish them and not your fellow workers. The workers have more to lose and the present government is more likely to support the poor and old.
Also think that Spain relies on the tourist industry. The only way out of this mess is to stand together and WORK together.
I wish the workers well but please don't do yourselves more harm by striking.