With the Minister of Labor Kosti Hatzidakito categorically reject both the opposition’s allegations of unconstitutional provisions and the allegations of sale in individuals of real estate of ΕΦΚΑand at the same time to assure that the shares of the Organization are non-transferable, was completed in second reading, in Committee on Social Affairs of Parliamentthe elaboration of the relevant bill.
The discussion of the bill for the modernization of EFKA will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, in the Plenary and will end the day after Thursday, with its vote.
Only the deputies of ND were in favor of his principle, while the opposition as a whole voted against, demanding his withdrawal.
THE Minister of Labour launches fierce attack on opposition, accusing it of not supporting the 6.5 million citizens suffering from its current tragic operation ΕΦΚΑ but prefers to caress the ears of a small group of trade unionists.
“I do not have the illusion that I will hear from those who have earplugs and claim things that have nothing to do with reality. You are just populist, toxic, biased, desperate and obsessive. “You would like to go to an organization” stuffed “, but we will not do you the favor” said Mr. Hatzidakis, addressing mainly SYRIZA.
Responding to the attack he received on the hiring of managers in EFKA from the private sector, Mr. Hatzidakis countered that “the framework is fully in line with European law.”
“There is an explicit forecast for the general managers for a five-year period until things normalize because we are in an unacceptable and tragic situation,” he added.
He placed special emphasis on the establishment of a Societe Anonyme for the utilization of the real estate of EFKA, categorically denying that it is granted the public property of the Organization and emphasizing that its relationship is only managerial.
“It is neither allowed nor valid by the bill, for an individual to enter EFKA because it provides only for one shareholder who is the State and his shares are non-transferable. The real estate remains and will continue to remain in EFKA and the relationship of the company is only managerial.
In fact, the current regulation is superior to the existing regime, which directly allowed the regime of assignment, management and utilization of real estate of public insurance funds by Real Estate companies. “We are creating a company that will be a manager by changing the regime that provided for the transfer to banks and companies of” Real Estate “of public real estate”, said Mr. Hatzidakis.
“We have serious problems affecting 6.5 million of our fellow citizens and we need radical solutions to address them. Because this tragic situation does not change with wishes and manzouni. “We are taking a step forward and you stay with your populism”, concluded the Minister of Labor.
The general rapporteur of SYRIZA Mariliza Xenogiannakoplouaccused the government of being “isolated from society” while talking about an “anti-labor, unconstitutional and dangerous bill, which establishes opacity, unworthiness and non-accountability and does not guarantee the public property of EFKA and its insured”.
He also spoke of “an attempt to transfer the responsibilities of the government to the backs of EFKA employees, with deliberate targeting and devaluing them.”
For his part, the special spokesman of KINAL, George Moulkiotis spoke about “provocative, unacceptable and leveling provisions, in relation to both the operation of EFKA and the utilization of its real estate.
He also described as “provocative and unconstitutional, the assignment to private managers of the positions of the existing general managers and heads of EFKA.
The special spokesman of the KKE, Christos Katsotisunderlined that “the core of the bill is the complete exemption of the state from the part of social security and the transformation of EFKA into a private insurance company”, while he stressed that “the huge property of the Organization and its insured becomes booty in private interests” .
The special speaker of the Greek Solution, Maria AthanassiouHe said that for the first time in the public sector, private executives are being hired illegally and unconstitutionally, outside the hierarchy and procedures, and argued that “the government is establishing a purely clientelistic party system”.
The special speaker of MERA25, Maria Apatzidiunderlined that “the provocative provision for the establishment of a Societe Anonyme is the principle of opacity, corruption, impunity and the sale of the huge real estate of EFKA”.
For her part, the ND MP, Anna Efthimioustressed the need to clarify certain provisions, clarifying that he voted “on both the principle and the articles of the bill”.
Ms. Efthymiou suggested, among other things, that strict criteria be set for the selection by the private sector of general managers and directors for the staff of EFKA and that alternative solutions be considered, both for the recruitment and for the utilization and the evolution of the grades. experienced employees of EFKA.
He also supported the utilization of the “ATLAS” program, for the issuance of the outstanding pensions, while he asked to clarify if there is an economic-technical study and by whom it has been prepared for the establishment of the societe anonyme that will manage the utilization of EFKA real estate.
Finally, he appealed to secure the jobs of all those who are in the legal services of EFKA, either with permanent or permanent positions.
The responsible head of the department and MP of SYRIZA, Costas Zachariadisargued that the bill abolishes transparency, meritocracy, ASEP and accountability and “a hard blue state is imposed” while he described as “shameful the provision for the use of EFKA real estate by a Societe Anonyme by dissolving the guarantee and public property ».
The general rapporteur of ND, Miltos Chrysomallishe attributed to the opposition a sterile refusal, arguing that “he does not want any reform change and it is enough to caress the ears of some trade unionists”.
What are the amendments tabled by the Minister of Labor
The Minister of Labor announced the submission of new amendments according to which, as he said:
Facilitates the granting of the uninsured elderly allowance. To date, in order for the uninsured elderly person to receive an allowance, a complete check is made on the insurance history of each applicant for the allowance, in order to establish not only that he does not receive a pension, but also that he is not entitled to receive it. This control causes great administrative burden, as it corresponds to the control that is done in each retirement application, and leads to significant delays in responding to the relevant requests.
It is stipulated, therefore, that now the paying body of this allowance is OPEC and the condition of non-establishment of a pension by a Greek insurance body is eliminated.
-The concept of seasonality is expanded especially for the year 2021, facilitating the unemployment subsidy.
-The contracts of auxiliary medical, nursing, other support staff that support social protection structures in conditions of increased needs due to covid are extended for another six months -until the end of September 2022, as the risk of pandemic has not been eliminated.
What is provided by the bill for EFKA
The bill provides, inter alia:
– Placement of executives from the private and wider public sector in managerial positions of EFKA, the payment of productivity bonuses up to 7,800 euros per year to employees as well as the creation of a new independent Internal Research Unit.
– Recruitment of general managers and directors with a three-year term, and the possibility of one-time renewal, both from the private and the wider public sector.
– The recruitment will be done with a public announcement with a decision of the commander of e-EFKA, with a partnership of ASEP and incentives to attract.
– Bonus to e-EFKA employees who can reach 650 euros per month gross.
– An independent Internal Investigation Unit will now examine the complaints of citizens -1,200 number to date- concerning employees in the directorates-general for delays in the completion of the required actions.
Accelerate disciplinary proceedings. With the new regulations, the disciplinary exercise will take place in one month instead of three from the call and will be completed in one month from the call instead of two months.
– A special purpose company is established for the utilization of the real estate of EFKA entitled “e-EFKA Real Estate Company”.
– The disciplinary procedures are accelerated, which until today reach 2 years.
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