The newly elected government is trying to remove a national holiday called Great Prayer Day. Their argument is that in a tough era with war in Europe and increasing military expenses it is “necessary that we all make sacrifices”.
The Great Prayer Day is one out of six national holidays within seven weeks. Denmark has the money and do not need to make everyone work more. Therefore the unions have made a website where you can show your support. Houndreds of thousands have already signed the petition.
The unions and the employers are having their biannual collective agreement negotiations right now and it is expected that no matter the result the workers will vote no and strike in retaliation to the governments actions.