The Confederation of Trade Unions of the Slovak Republic (KOZ SR) organised a protest on 30 September in Bratislava against the Government’s consolidation package that places the greatest burden once again on workers. The package worth €2.7 billion includes measures such as freezing wages of public and municipal workers, increasing health insurance contributions, and reducing unemployment benefits. KOZ SR criticised the Government and Parliament for proceeding without genuine dialogue with social partners and for presenting the package to the Economic and Social Council at the last minute, leaving no space for changes. According to the unions, the measures will significantly worsen living standards, taking away workers’ time with their families, social security, and decent working conditions.
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