Pensions/retirement, South East European Energy Community
Energy unions demand progress with Social Action Plans and consultation on Energy Strategy
(6 September 2012) The regional [energy strategy for the Energy Community->http://www.energy-community.org/pls/portal/docs/1582184.PDF] is to give a perspective for energy developments in the region until 2020 and even 2030. It was presented
EPSU Contribution to the Energy Community consultation on the regional social strategy
(30 January 2013) The Energy Community issued a [consultation paper following the Social Forum in October last year->art9021]. The consultation paper request comments of the social partners and governments. For
Energy Community considers the social strategy: regional social dialogue and other elements missing says EPSU
(25 April 2013) The social strategy outline to accompany the regional energy strategy was presented (see below) at the 6th Social Forum. It followed the [consultation which took place earlier
Regional social dialogue in energy sector a priority say EPSU unions
(16 September 2013) The energy unions of the energy community disagree with the recommendations of their government representatives on the social strategy for the Energy Community. These government representatives argue
Report sets out arguments for pension cost transparency
A new report from the Committee on Workers' Capital reveals the obscure way in which many fund managers charge costs to pension funds. It makes suggestions and provides guidance on how these costs can be made public and how this contributes to better pension fund performance and ultimately to higher pay-outs.
Pension changes implemented despite union opposition
Earlier this month parliament approved government plans to gradually increase pension ages by five years starting from next year. The change has been widely rejected by trade unions with public service workers joining recent demonstrations to show their opposition. The issue was discussed at last month's meeting of EPSU's constituency covering Russian and Central Asia which agreed a statement expressing concern not just about the impact of the change but also about the failure of the government to carry out a proper consultation with trade unions.
Unions to strike over pay, pensions and working time
The STAL local government union and other public service unions in the Frente Comum have called a one-day strike in public administration on 26 October. The unions have a range of demands including a 4% increase on pay (with a minimum increase of EUR 60) and pensions, measures to tackle precarious employment and also to ensure that all public service workers have the right to the 35-hour week.