Despite frequent talks with those in power, the voice of unions is not listened to, Peteris Krigeris, the top trades unionist in the country told a crowd of around 500 who gathered to listen to speeches and parade through the center of town .
Our national security at risk, because the state does not have a good education system, nor good health services and police are underpaid Krigeris said.
In a classic labor versus capital comparison he also pointed out that plenty money seems to be available to bail out failed banks and a variety of high-profile projects, whereas a decent wage for a decent day's work seems to be regarded as optional.
Large-scale emigration would continue until such problems were solved as people woulld continue to work aborad for higher wages, speakers said.
