From Times of Earth
"Portugal's largest union has launched a 24-hour general strike against austerity measures.
The temporary work stoppage by members of the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers is expected to impact public services, especially bus and rail transportation.
Firefighters are staying on the job, but some of them also oppose government reforms that make it easier to fire workers, and cut their pay.
One striking worker says life is getting harder for everyone because of the austerity measures.
“They are not thinking about the people, nor the workers, our conditions of life are getting worse."
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