Minister of Labor and Social Protection Nicky Keramoos announced today in an interview with Sky About plans for further decrease unpaid costs In order to support workers and business.
As Madame Keramoos explained, the initiative is aimed at reducing contributions for overtime, Night shifts And holidaysrecalling that this is the constant goal of the government and the prime minister Kiriakos Mitsikitisis: “We strive to reduce unpaid costs for everyone.”
“You know that a big attempt was made, and insurance premiums have already been reduced to 5.5% Under the government of Kiriakos Mitsikitisis. This is the largest decrease in the contributions that has occurred in recent years in Europe, “ She noted.
As for unemployment, Mrs. Keramoos noted that she decreased to 9.4% from about 18%when the government came to power in 2019 New democracy. “This, of course, is encouraging, since it indicates that our politicians bring results. Unemployment does not decrease by itself. I want to say that there are specific politicians that have been developed for these 5 yearsto ensure a constant reduction in unemployment and a constant increase in employment, “ She added.
Speaking about “Career Days”who took place last weekend in Hairthe minister said: “Fifty -five companies came, and citizens who are looking for work come. In this way we bind both sides. We bring them closer to each other. More came in the hair 2000 Human. More 8500 citizens found a job thanks to “Career Days”. Madame Keramoos also mentioned the next event, which will be held on Saturday in Eleusineas well as what will take place next week in Saloniki.
What did she say about Ergani
As for the results of the annual report Εργανη By employment, the minister noted: “For the first time in a very, very long time 3 of 4 Greeks work at full rate. This is of great importance. This is a signal about the direction of a much more healthy labor market. We certainly strive for complete employment in general. Of course, there are needs for partial employment, but full employment means that people can stand on their own feet, that they can be independent. We want, we strive for complete employment. “
Salary increase
As for the increase in salaries, she emphasized: “We have a double policy. The first is an increase in salaries for employees, so the minimum wage increases, and you see that the average salary is also significantly increasing. We saw that the average employee has earned an additional almost 100 euros since last year, which is 7.2% increased. At the same time, with an increase in salaries, we make great efforts to reduce unpaid costs, that is, how much work is ultimately, and this led to the creation of more half a million New jobs over the past five years. Only last year compared to this we have 93,000 new jobs. For the first time 53% Greeks earn more 1000 euros. It used to be not so. ”
Digital labor map
As for the digital labor map, she noted: “The card was introduced in several sectors. I will have an example of you: banks, large supermarkets, security companies, all industry, the entire retail business. Pilot project in tourism and public food, and completely in these categories with March 1. We sought to see what result this gave in relation to the declared overtime. How many additional overtime was stated? 815 000. These overtime were somewhere before. I can accept that some of them are associated with the growth of the Greek economy. But this is not 815 000 additional overtime. This is the importance of the card that comes to protect the employee, but not only him, but also a healthy company. ”
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