Unions plan four anti-government protests by holidays, more in September

The Czech Confederation of Trade Unions is planning four protest actions against the government’s austerity programme by the start of July. The head of the unions umbrella body, Josef Středula, told reporters on Monday that if their demands were not met his members would hold more demonstrations in September.

Mr. Středula called for a discussion on the government’s plans to make savings with representatives of the cabinet, unions and employers, to be chaired by President Petr Pavel.