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19/09/2017

Miserable salaries, miserable pensions: today’s wages determine tomorrow’s retirement

By Carla Cantone, General Secretary, European Federation of Retired and Elderly People The ETUC’s campaign for better wages not only affects active workers, it is also important for pensioners – ...

26/06/2017

Swedish unions protect lowest paid

A major round of collective bargaining is underway in Sweden, covering some 2.4 million blue collar, white collar and professional workers. Industrial unions have already signed a three-year ...

Miserable salaries, miserable pensions: today’s wages determine tomorrow’s retirement

Swedish unions protect lowest paid

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

Jolanka, factory worker

"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

"If wages rise significantly the satisfaction of employees would increase as well -and i think the love for the country and our common home."

Martin, sales consultant

"Since workers are living on the edge, bigger income will be spent on basic goods to satify basic needs."

Mirsad, journalist