The Vida trade union held a series of strikes impacting the freight transport and warehousing sectors. Vida says that the strikes on 25 and 26 were a response to employers’ failure to meet demands for real-inflation wage increases for approximately 9,000 workers in transport and warehousing companies. In a press release, Vida expressed frustration over the protracted negotiations. According to Vida, after four rounds of negotiations, the latest offer from employers includes a 5.8% inflation compensation for 2024, against a rolling inflation rate of 7.8%. Additionally, a proposed two-year agreement suggests a consumer price index increase plus 1% for 2025. However, the union remains dissatisfied, insisting on full inflation compensation and a real wage increase for 2024.
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