“For Labor Day many proclamations and great words will surely be heard. “The government prefers to talk about projects!”, Stressed in a statement the Minister of Labor, Kostis Hatzidakis.
As he states:
“Since the summer of 2019 when New Democracy took over the government of the country:
Unemployment has fallen from 17.2% to 12.8% in February 2022, the lowest level since July 2010.
– THE minimum wage increased so that employees paid with it can have an additional 15th salary.
– The Law on Labor Protection gave more power to employees: Right of disconnection for teleworkers. Health and safety obligations for digital platforms. Upward equation of the severance pay of the craftsmen with the employees. Strict measures against violence and harassment in the workplace. Possibility of four-day work for the employees, as long as it serves them.
– Greece is now one of the 12 countries with full legal equality between men and women, thanks to the provisions of the same law for the reconciliation of professional and family life of employees (paternity leave, extension of coverage of parental leave by the State, etc.) .
– The rate of subsidized job schemes has tripled.
– The “Jobs Again” law creates a new Public Employment Service and introduces new policies for the unemployed: Work allowance (50% of unemployment benefit) to the subsidized unemployed who find a job, a bonus of 300 euros to the long-term unemployed for drawing up a digital individual action plan, upgrading the training system etc.
And we go on:
– The Digital Work Card in supermarkets and banks starts from July 1st. It is the most essential guarantee for the respect of the employees’ hours and the payment of their overtime.
– The upgrade of SEPE is proceeding to an independent administrative authority, so that it has all the guarantees for effective controls.
– The National Strategy for Health and Safety at Work is put in consultation with the social partners.
– The “Neighborhood Nanny” program begins.
– The creation of baby care areas in 120 large companies is promoted.
– The housing policy of the Public Employment Service is modernized, with emphasis on the needs of young people.
Employee sensitivity is not just a matter of intent, it is a matter of social policy in practice. And we implement this policy! “
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