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The DGB organizes nationwide campaigns against social cuts and for a strong welfare state, secure jobs and the protection of workers' rights.
Several thousand people are expected in Saarbrücken on Saturday (11 a.m.) at a demonstration for a strong welfare state and against cuts in benefits. The German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) organized the nationwide day of action under the motto “Earn hard! Your work. Your health. Your pension” is called up.
The DGB Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland is expecting around 5,000 participants in Saarbrücken. According to their own statements, the unions want to set an example against social cuts and for a strong welfare state, secure jobs, good working conditions and the protection of workers' rights.
In Saarbrücken, the demonstration leads from the Bürgerpark to the Schlossplatz: a rally is scheduled to begin there at 12 p.m. Rallies are planned in 15 major cities nationwide.
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