Inspired by Iceland
Emergency service workers tell people to go carefully as strike begins
Posted by Max Naylor on Friday, July 23, 2010
Firefighters and ambulance drivers took to the junction of Miklabraut and Kringlumýrarbraut earlier today as they strike. With placards bearing slogans such as “Go carefully, we’re on strike” and “Honk for the fire brigade”, the protesters are withstanding the inclement weather to get their point across.

Striking is a relatively rare occurrence in Iceland, where it is much more common for trade unions and employers to come to mutual agreements without the need for industrial action.

Cars driving past the junction where the protest is taking place have been sounding their horns loudly so they can be heard throughout the area. The workers have been on strike at the road junction since 8:00 this morning.

A journalist who visited the protestors was told, “We intend to be here until at least 14:00.”

Source and image: visir.is

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