Government officials, statutory officers and trade unions are in negotiations over raising the wages for police and fire-and-rescue officers and border guards. A spokesperson confirmed the government is considering allocating 100 million litas (28.9 million euro) to increase salaries. The president of the association of national trade unions of officers welcomes the concession, explaining this amount would allow monthly salaries to increase by 150 litas (€43.15).
English: http://www.lithuaniatribune.com/44573/100-million-litas-may-be-allocated-to-raise ...
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