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Beirut Unions Demand Real Budget Fixes | Lebanon News
Public sector unions in Beirut are mobilizing for a major protest Wednesday against a proposed 2027 budget they say ignores the brutal reality of plummeting wages and shrinking purchasing power. With civil servants’ pay decimated since 2019, unions demand real salary increases—including an elevenfold raise as previously agreed—and reject superficial fixes that could divide workers. Demonstrations are set for 11 AM in Riad Solh Square, following fiery protests by retired military personnel who blocked roads and set up tents. Union leaders accuse the government of ignoring their sacrifices…
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