The Union Federation of the Employees of the Ministry of the Interior (SFSMVR) has expressed readiness to stage protests, driven by concerns over a potential wage freeze. The union is demanding that political leaders clearly communicate their stance on the issue. The head of the union stated that if no clear position is taken in the plenary hall, protests could become widespread. He explained that the union’s concerns stem from ongoing discussions suggesting that a significant budget deficit could be addressed by freezing wages for employees in the security sector. He emphasized that the union would not accept any changes that would withdraw the state’s commitment to agreements made in the Law on the Interior.
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