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likely that the government will soon allow a rise in fares on urban and long-distance transport.
The union movement has been unable to defend its members. Strikes are frequent in the small industrial sector but very rarely really successful, particularly when (as often at present) they are over the liquidation of companies. The central leaderships often stand aside from these conflicts.
The left and the unions desperately need a successful strike now to use as a base for a serious fightback.
Similarly, the government sees the strike as vital. Under increasing criticism and with no major. ity in Parliament, it is try. ing to hold on to control of a flagging economy and an increasingly polarised country.
ium on peasant debts for 20 years; cancellation of interest on these debts. 5. Immediate attention for the slum areas; installation of electricity, water, and drainage; rejection of the Law of Barrio Organisation; expropriation of land for 6. Increase in compensation payments. 7. Speed-up in Parliament for labour and consumer protection laws, etc. 8. Proceedings to be taken against those responsible for the repression of the telecommunications strike in 1981; reinstatement of the sacked workers; proceedings against those responsible for the murder of workers in the Aztra [sugar workers'] strike. 9. Legalisation of CEDOC.