And the work will be included in the TIF package announced by the prime minister, as Labor Minister Niki Kerameos told SKAI.

‘These are important arrangements’, Mrs Kerameos stressed and noted that ‘the main character of the prime minister’s announcements will have to do with reductions direct taxwhich will come to boost the available income of citizens. ”

The minister reminded that the government has reduced more than 70 taxes and stressed that the prime minister’s announcements ‘Will be very important and in reinforcing the middle -class and her family. All initiatives are part of a basic principle and this is that the Greek economy has a surplus, from a reduction in unemployment, from reduction in taxes, from more compliance with tax legislation, etc. He returns to society. ”

Mrs. Kerameos admitted that “Things are not ideal and rosy and people have many difficulties in their daily lives. The effort we make is to continuously expanded income. On the one hand with wage increases and at the same time reduce taxes and burdens, insurance contributions. “

‘We have a historical record in employment’ replies to PASOK

For the new labor bill Mrs. Kerameos responded to PASOK’s accusations referring to ‘Middle Ages’ by saying “It comes out and says this when we have a historical record of employment. PASOK executives interviewed yesterday to present the black state of the job market. On the same day, the country set a historic record of employment. In the 7 -month period we were the best 7 months in the country’s history. ” “Another opposition and another to distort reality”the Minister of Labor stressed.

‘Nothing changes toward 8 hours’

Asked about the 13 hours of workMrs. Kerameos explained that “It doesn’t change the 8 hours. Today, you can work 13 hours in 2-3-4 employers if you want it. The bill gives you an opportunity, if you want it, instead of working in 2 to complete 13 hours, to be able to do it in one with two differences. First, you do not move, as you need to move if you work in two and 2nd you get 40% for each overtime employment, which you do not take if you work in two, because it is partial. The reality is that most employers will not want to use this opportunity because it will cost them much more to pay plus 40% for overtime than getting a second part -time. “

The Minister noted that this is also provided by European law, exceptionally and how “You can’t work for more than 48 hours average per week in the 4 months.”

The Minister then referred to the other provisions of the bill, which stressed that “they are coming to support the workers”.

3.5 million overtime have been recorded by digital work card

For the digital work card, Mrs. Kerameos pointed out that she brought A spectacular increase in overtime.

“From January to July of this year, 3.5 million overtime have already been recorded. In relation to last year’s 7 -month period we are 1.5 million overtime. This is the digital work card and the protection it brings to employees because they are now paid for the hours they work, there is a very strict surveillance of the work that workers are doing now and a significant protection of competition. And there are significant revenue for the state that give us space to return to society money, ” The Minister typically said.

For the unemployed who have not yet received the unemployment benefit due to the delay of the card, Mrs. Kerameos replied that “The card gives more transparency. The delays with the pleasure of seeing them. ”

He also made it clear that there was no “discussion of increasing retirement limits”.

“Mr Tsipras has been judged by the people – derogatory comment that he lacks active policy, he is a Member of Parliament.”

Then asked about Possible return of Alexis Tsipras, The minister commented that “What he will do only he knows. Let me remind you that Mr Tsipras has been judged by the Greek people both as prime minister and as an official opposition. We are concerned with us. To be consistent in our commitments and every day with our actions to make the lives of citizens better. “

For the former prime minister’s statement that his Missing Active PolicyMrs. Kerameos noted that “It impressed me because Mr Tsipras is an elected MP. I considered this comment very derogatory to the Members of the Greek Parliament. What will this say? Are you an elected MP and do you think you are not in active politics? And how should the remaining 299 MPs? “

Finally, respondent, Mrs. Kerameos said that It is not in the government’s plans to abolish personal difference.