Greek Labor Minister Niki Kerameos has dismissed two amendments proposed by the PASOK party regarding the minimum wage legislation, labeling them as outdated and ineffective in supporting workers’ income. She criticized PASOK’s call for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes, highlighting…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the Parliament regarding a new labor law aimed at aligning Greece’s minimum wage with European standards, establishing a minimum salary of 950 euros by 2027. He emphasized the legislation’s importance for improving the livelihoods…
Nikos Androulakis, President of PASOK-Kinal, delivered a speech in the Hellenic Parliament regarding the Ministry of Labor and Social Security’s draft law aimed at incorporating the European Parliament’s directive on minimum wages. The legislation addresses wage adjustments for public sector…
The Greek Parliament is concluding discussions on a new minimum wage law designed as a safety net for workers, as requested by the Greek Communist Party. The Minister of Labor, Niki Kerameos, highlighted plans for a 46% increase in the…
During a parliamentary session, Greek Deputy Minister of Labor Konstantinos Karagounis emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring a minimum wage of 950 euros, aligning with EU directives on adequate minimum wages. He criticized the opposition for opposing the legislation and…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit Beirut on December 6, marking the first visit by a leader from a third country and EU member since a ceasefire agreement. The visit emphasizes Greece’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s state…
The Greek Parliament is engaged in a heated debate over a proposed minimum wage bill for the second consecutive day, with party leaders, including Nikos Androulakis and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, set to address the assembly. Controversies arise over a…
In a recent speech in Parliament, Kyriakos Velopoulos, the leader of the Greek Solution party, criticized the discourse around Greece’s minimum wage. He highlighted the discrepancies in working hours between Greeks and Germans while questioning the motives of recent political…
Kostas Tsoukalas, spokesperson for Greece’s main opposition party PASOK, criticized the government’s proposed minimum wage algorithm during a discussion between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Tsoukalas. He argued that the approach does not adhere to European standards and could result…
Dimitris Koutsoumbas, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece, criticized the government during his speech in Parliament regarding the minimum wage bill. He highlighted the devastation from recent floods in various regions, including Limnos and Rhodes, while condemning the…
The Greek Parliament began discussions on a bill from the Ministry of Labor concerning the integration of the EU directive on adequate minimum wages. The bill aims to establish a minimum wage safety net and protect public sector employees. Opposition…
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) recommends private sector unions negotiate pay increases of 4% to 7% for 2025, emphasizing the need for additional worker benefits. General Secretary Owen Reidy highlighted the ongoing cost of living crisis and the…
