The “Pro Lex” union said Monday, in an address to the minister, it is considering staging street demonstrations if authorities fail to meet unionists’ demands.

Police officers demand to be paid overdue salary rights and be remunerated considering their level of education.

Police unionists’ announcement comes amid violent protests in Bucharest, sparked by the resignation of former Health Ministry deputy secretary of state Dr. Raed Arafat and fueled by dissatisfaction regarding government’s austerity measures.