tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post4238870527945501863..comments2024-03-26T00:37:34.943+01:00Comments on Venezuela News And Views: El arcaísmo chavista versus el resto del mundo Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128609182544333477noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4080946.post-77032487608748341912014-09-08T01:50:07.110+02:002014-09-08T01:50:07.110+02:00Read an article in the Washington Post av couple o...Read an article in the Washington Post av couple of days ago and <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/a-once-proud-industrial-city-now-a-monument-to-venezuelas-economic-woes/2014/09/03/4b577663-8f18-4841-b958-eee3b8830ad9_story.html" rel="nofollow">this</a> jumped out of the screen:<br /><br />"Maduro officials say their proposed Sidor contract is generous, with salary increases that will more than double workers’ compensation over the next two years. It accommodates some rather extraordinary union demands: perks such as auto insurance for workers’ personal vehicles <b>and millions of dollars to buy holiday gifts for their children, with special union committees to pick out the video games, dolls and stuffed animals they want.</b>"<br /><br />That is retarded. Incredible...<br /><br />(Earlier attempt at comment just seemed 'swallowed up'. Tries again, hope no double post.)Yngvarnoreply@blogger.com