Croatian unions stage massive Zagreb strike demanding new negotiations with government.
Thousands of public sector workers arrived in the center of Zagreb by bus to protest against Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's recent performance on an inspection, which union leaders described as a "failure." The demonstrators carried signs mocking his political standing while calling for fresh talks following what they claim is governmental deception. This coordinated action across Croatia marks one of the largest mobilizations in public transport history so far this year.
Key Points
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1Thousands of public sector workers in Zagreb are striking and demanding new negotiations with the government.
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2The protest was organized by unions using buses from across Croatia to send a strong message against Prime Minister Zoran Milanović's performance on recent tests.
Developments
Perspectives
Sindicates are striking in Zagreb and calling for new negotiations.
— [Mar 21, 11:56] Sindikati štrajkaju u Zagrebu, traz̑e nove pregovore. Oglasio se i Plenković (Novilist.hr)Buses from all over Croatia have arrived in Zagreb to deliver a stern message of failure ('AP', you failed the exam) directed at the government.
— [Mar 21, 11:35] Autobusi iz cijele Hrvatske stigli u Zagreb! Poslana oštra poruka Vladi: 'AP, pao si na ispitu' (Net.hr)'The government has cheated us', according to the tens of thousands who arrived in buses for a large public demonstration by civil service unions.
— [Mar 21, 11:35] Foto. Veliki prosvjed sindikata javnih sluz̑bi u Zagrebu, tisuće stigle autobusima: 'Vlada nas je prevarila' (Telegram.hr)'AP', you failed the exam
— [Mar 21, 11:30] Prosvjed sindikata u središtu Zagreba: 'AP, pao si na ispitu' (Direktno/hr)