A new collective agreement has been signed at the National Statistical Institute (NSI), taking effect from 1 January 2025. The agreement, signed by the NSI representatives of the Trade Union of Administrative Employees “Podkrepa” and directors of territorial statistical offices, aim to improve working conditions for union members. The agreement strengthens workers' involvement in workplace decisions by requiring that internal regulations be coordinated with the union. Key improvements include increased paid annual leave and union participation in drafting internal wage policies. However, salary increases remain dependent on the state these budget rather than agreements.
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