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Unionist demonstration in Madrid

Demonstration against Rodriguez Zapatero's government (PSOE) because of its actions against the economic crisis. Madrid, Spain. 20/03/2011.

by Juan Sierra in Spain on 20/03/2011

Protesters against the social pact that the Spanish government wants to promote. Madrid, Spain. 12/03/2011.

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Unionists demonstrate against the social pact

Protesters against the social pact that the Spanish government wants to promote. Madrid, Spain. 12/03/2011.

by Guillermo Martinez in Spain on 12/03/2011

Demonstration by striking Spanish civil servants who are against salary cuts to lower the national deficit. The unions claim that they are not responsible for the economic crisis. Spain, Madrid, 06/08/2010

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Demonstration by striking Spanish civil servants, Madrid

Demonstration by striking Spanish civil servants who are against salary cuts to lower the national deficit. The unions claim that they are not...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 08/06/2010

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