Public service union STAL joined in a national demonstration. The main call was for government action to protect the purchasing power of workers in public administration. The unions argue that 12 years of wage stagnation has seen purchasing power fall by 15.4% and that the proposed pay increase of 0.9% for 2022 will again mean a significant cut in real pay as prices of food, energy and fuel surge. The unions also want to see a €90 per month rise for all workers, a minimum monthly wage of €850 along with changes to the performance evaluation system and a reform of the pay structure.
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