Massimo, worker
“We contributed to the economy to get better, now is our turn!” Massimo, worker
Josipa, hotel housekeeper
“Croatian workers are diligent and wish to and can work a lot if they are properly paid for their work” Josipa, hotel housekeeper
Sevilay, cleaner
“I need a pay rise because all may salary goes on bills. A pay rise would mean I wouldn’t have to be very careful when shopping” Sevilay, cleaner
Bohdana, accountant
“If I would get a pay rise, I would feel appreciated, thankful and more loyal to the company.” Bohdana, accountant
Mirsad, journalist
“Since workers are living on the edge, bigger income will be spent on basic goods to satify basic needs.” Mirsad, journalist
Journalists also need a pay rise
By Ricardo Gutierrez, EFJ General Secretary Not all professions have been so deeply affected as journalism by the rise of new technologies, and the collapse in advertising revenues of the media sector. In a recent survey conducted by the European Federation of Journalists for the ETUI’s Hesa Mag #15, across 19 European countries, 82% of
Wages, profits and corporate greed – Short term greed is the enemy of fair wages
In this paper, we show that wages, which are an important engine of growth in Europe, are being held back by an increasing amount of profits being paid out to shareholders. Europe needs a pay rise to drive growth which is currently far too slow. With more money, working people would spend more on goods
Police need a pay rise to keep us safe
By Peter Smets, EuroCOP delegate, Belgium Over recent years, we have seen significant changes in our lives. Previously, life in Europe was far removed from conflicts, economic problems etc. We had a relaxed and peaceful way of living. The economic crisis forced governments to choose new ways to finance their countries. Budget cuts in the
