Police and firefighters to protest for higher wages in Prague

The Czech Union of Security Forces (UBS) will organize a protest on November 21 in front of the Ministry of the Interior in Prague, demanding better wages and working conditions for police, firefighters, and other security services. The demonstration will take place fo two hours. UBS announced the action following Interior Minister Vít Rakušan’s (Mayors and Independents Party) proposal to increase wages by CZK 1,500, which the unions argue is insufficient. They are seeking a raise of CZK 2,200. UBS also called on prison guards, customs officers, and municipal police to join the protest.