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Category Archives: trade unions
D-Day: Demonstrations in Hungary
A long weekend of protests began in the Hungarian capital: trade unions and civic organizations are taking to the street with their many grievances against their government. This post is continually updated with the news coming out of Hungary – … Continue reading
Posted in D-Day, demonstrations, Hungary, Pál Schmitt, trade unions, workers rights
Tagged Árok Kornél, D-Day, demonstrations, Hungary, Kónya Péter, Magyar Szolidaritás Mozgalom, MTI, trade unions
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Trade Union Demonstrations in Budapest – D-Day
Close to 100 trade unions, civic and non-governmental organizations decided to unify their forces in organizing a series of events for the weekend “in defense of democracy, social security, and of human and employee’s rights.” The weekend of events goes … Continue reading
Posted in D-Day, demonstrations, Fidesz, Hungary, trade unions, workers rights
Tagged Akcióegység, Budapest, D-Day, demonstrations, Egymillióan a Demokráciáért Egyesület, Hungary, Liga, MSZOSZ, trade unions
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Wide-Spread Protests Banned in Hungary
In Hungary, the series of events is known as D-Day, or “partraszállás napja” (embarkment day) and, as per the decision of the Hungarian courts, it remains to be banned. With a few exceptions – which make it even more confusing … Continue reading
Posted in democracy watch, English-language Hungarian news, Hungary, labor code, trade unions, workers rights
Tagged D-Day
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