The multinational STS Medical Group and the Federation of Light Industry, signed their first collective agreement. The signing took place four days after a protest rally where hundreds of workers demanded adequate pay for their work. This first collective agreement means that the minimum wage for the company will increase to BGN 1,000 (€ 510). Workers will receive an increase in food vouchers from BGN 80 (€ 41) to BGN 200 (€ 102), as well as a Christmas supplement of BGN 60 (€ 31). The agreement also stipulates the participation of the trade union in internal wage negotiations and working conditions.
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