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25/05/2017

Slovak trade unions secure 6% pay rise in the public sector

After a tough bargaining round, Slovak unions have secured a collective agreement providing a 6% pay rise in the public sector for 2017. The agreement covers 350,000 workers and foresees an ...

Slovenian unions take a united stand on pay

Trade unions in Slovenia have agreed to combine their efforts to achieve higher wages and a fair wage system. Industrial trade unions affiliated to the Association of Free Trade Unions of ...

For faster wage growth in central and eastern Europe

By Martin Myant There are huge disparities in wage levels across the EU. As Figure 1 shows, the level in Romania in 2015 was about half that of Czechia which was in turn less than one third the ...

Slovak trade unions secure 6% pay rise in the public sector

Slovenian unions take a united stand on pay

For faster wage growth in central and eastern Europe

"Croatian workers are diligent and wish to and can work a lot if they are properly paid for their work"

Josipa, hotel housekeeper

"If I would get a pay rise, I would feel appreciated, thankful and more loyal to the company."

Bohdana, accountant

"If I would get a pay rise to expand even just a little bit our contacts with friends and even some weekend to get away from the big ciy. If I can dream a bit more, I'd expect to make some small improvements in our home."

Silvia, PA in a private company

"We deserve a pay raise. Right now we are struggling just to cover our basic expenses, to survive the month."

Jolanka, factory worker