Nationwide Strike Planned For 11th March

Garbage collectors and tax workers staged a strike for the second consecutive day on 9 March 2010 and announced that they will extend the work stoppage through 11 March. The action -- which is being staged over economic austerity measures -- has already resulted in an accumulation of trash on city streets. Meanwhile, a 24-hour nationwide strike will take place on 11 March as well; it is the second major strike in recent weeks. Civil servants and private sector workers will participate in the strike and related protest marches, causing significant disruptions, including to air and rail transportation. Unions have also announced plans for a third general strike on 16 March.