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14/02/2018

Policy-makers start to recognise higher wages as an economic necessity

By Sotiria Theodoropoulou, senior researcher, ETUI Economic recovery seems at long last to have taken off in Europe, reaching even those countries that suffered the most during the crisis. While ...

Policy-makers start to recognise higher wages as an economic necessity

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

Jolanka, factory worker

"Ako ti plaša ne može osigurati minimum egzistencije i dostojanstva, nešto je jako trulo u postojećem. Veće plaće svim radnicima moralni su i ekonomski imperativ."

Dijana, izvršna tajnica SSSH

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

Josipa, hotel housekeeper

"After a long period of sacrifice it's time that we get what we deserve: higher wages, decent work, protection and safety at work."

Phönix, VIDA Youth Secretary