THE unions have ‘declared war’ on the mayor of Jerez after she announced 390 employees are to be laid off.Yesterday over 50 members blockaded the entrance to the city hall, bringing the ayuntamiento to a standstill.
Mayor Maria Jose Garcia took the dramatic step as part of a new ‘adjustment plan’ to ensure the city is eligible for 328 million euros of central government funds.
The money is being made available from the Ministry of Finance to pay outstanding debts to suppliers.
The city – Spain’s second most indebted after Madrid – has already run out of money to pay its municipal employees. Read More
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