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16:15 GMT (1 July 2011)
Luxembourg
In all union activities following the liberalisation of the railway and other public services, the message 'Quality Public Services in Public Hands with Public Servants' has been highlighted. Activities by the FNCTTFEL in this regard have concentrated on the recast of the first railway package, aggressions in public transport which are increasing, and also on the austerity measures declared by the EU institutions and the Luxembourg government. On 21 June, a mass demonstration, organised by the ETUC, was held in Luxembourg with 20,000 participants. (Email report by Guy Greivelding)
Netherlands
In the Netherlands, FNV Bondgenoten used the Action Day to launch a campaign against tendering and for a good collective agreement. During the day, drivers wore badges with the campaign message. More campaign activities are planned in July with the demand "one collective agreement for the same work". There will also be a special campaign on driving and rest time in August and September. In the event that the planned campaigns give no results, the FNV Bondgenoten will undertake industrial action. (Email report by Brigitta Paas)
Russia
Russian railway workers' union, the Trade Union of Railwaymen and Transport Construction Workers organised meetings all over the railway network in Russia on the theme “Quality Public Service is the priority for the railway company RZD”. Leafleting took place at numerous railway stations. Young workers actively participated in the QPS action day. At some railway stations, questionnaires were made available for passengers to give their feedback about railway services and facilities and identify any problems. There was wide media coverage of the event in the railway specialised publications and trade union newspapers, as well as on the railway union website. (Email report by Alla Solopenko)
India
The South Central Railway Employees Sangh (SCRES), an affiliate of the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR), observed the Quality Public Service Action Day on 23rd June 2011 in all divisions over the South Central Railway. As part of the campaign, public meetings were arranged at various places in order to create public awareness and explain the importance of quality public services for ensuring safety and best services. For example, a huge rally followed by a meeting at an important junction on the South Central Railway, that links South India with the rest of the country, was attended by a large number of activists and members of the general public with enthusiasm. In the meeting, the Divisional Secretary highlighted the issue of rising fuel costs and the importance of using public transport and called to all workers to join hands and fight privatisation. A number of rallies were also organised where the use of public transport over private modes was emphasised as being more economical, eco-friendly and safety orineted. At one rally, hundreds of workshop employees joined together with the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and participated in a procession and rally at Tank Bund. (Email report by NFIR)
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Hong Kong
The MTR Union in Hong Kong held a protest on 23 June to demand a 7% pay raise and to also demand better treatment and respect for workers in order to safeguard quality train services. (Email report by Yu-Loy Wong)
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