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Recent Conflict
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December 2001 Euro strike
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December 2001 Air Traffic Controllers
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February-March 2004 pension strikes
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March 2004 strike by researchers
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January 2005 public service strike
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October 4, 2005 nationwide protest
strike
December 2001 Euro strike
One day strike by bank and other employees demanding extra pay for work associated with introduction of the Euro
December 2001 Air Traffic Controllers
36 hour strike to protest EU plan for a unified European air traffic control system
February-March 2003 pension strikes
Week of rolling strikes to protest pension cuts
Police fired tear gas at protesting fire fighters
March 2004 strike by researchers
Researchers at universities and government research organizations struck over pay and benefits
Strike won broad public support and several concessions from government
January 2005 public service strike
1 day strike protesting pay, pension reforms, job cuts, and plans to ease the 35-hour week requirement
October 4, 2005 nationwide protest strike
Protesting variety of government policies