Thousands of Romanian workers to protest low wages

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Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

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Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155214

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155201

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155180

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155191

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155196

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155198

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155195

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155197

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155190

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155194

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155199

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155192

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155189

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155200

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155186

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155184

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155183

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155168

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155175

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155205

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155174

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155225

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155173

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155172

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155171

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155169

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155167

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155223

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155222

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155221

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155220

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155219

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155218

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155213

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155204

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155203

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155231

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155229

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155227

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155262

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155260

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155259

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155257

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155255

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155254

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155215

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

ID: 155258

Over 15,000 of Romanian workers from all over the country protested low wages in the capital on Wednesday, rallying outside government headquarters. Bucharest, Romania. 10/07/2009.

The protest comes after over 800,000 of public sector workers staged a one-day strike on Monday to put pressure on the country's government before a November presidential election.

Unions want a minimum monthly salary of 650 lei (€155, US$228) in 2010 and are demanding that the government scrap a measure forcing workers to take 10 unpaid vacation days this year.

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