The trade unions have criticized the austerity measures that were announced in the draft state budget for 2022. They are opposed to the freeze on health insurance contributions paid by the state on behalf of seniors, children and the unemployed. The unions are also seeking to negotiate salary increases for their members. Inflation is projected to average 8.5% in 2022 and the unions say that real wages could drop for the first time in eight years.
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