Day of Action: Thousands Demonstrate for Strong Welfare State in Saarland

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At a rally in Saarbrücken protest against planned social reforms is loud. The trade unions are sending a signal nationwide.

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SAARBRÜCKEN – Several thousand people have protested in Saarbrücken against the planned social reforms of the Federal Government. Under the motto "Hart deserving! Your work. Your health. Your pension." the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland demanded a stronger social protection and opposed possible cuts. DGB head Susanne Wingertszahn sharply criticized the government's plans. "Germany needs reforms that [...]