BBC photo of strike in Helsinki, Sept. 18, 2015

BBC photo of strike in Helsinki, Sept. 18, 2015

From the BBC:

A widespread anti-austerity strike in Finland has shut down ports and disrupted flights in the country, news agencies have reported.

Strikers are protesting against government cutbacks, including limits to benefits and overtime pay.

Last week, Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila announced plans aimed at reviving the eurozone member’s economy after three years of recession.

The plans included cutting back holidays, reducing pensioners’ housing allowances, and reductions in employees’ overtime and Sunday pay.

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