Pension plan triggers reactions
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
A rally by left-wing union PAME members took place outside the Maximos Mansion this morning, protesting against the reforms the government has proposed for the new pension plan.
At noon, public servant union ADEDY and PAME held a protest against the Labor Ministry on Stadiou Street.
Yesterday, the government acquired its firstally, after representatives of employers’ associations agreed with a suggestion that they pay increased social security contributions in a bid to avert further pension cuts.
The representatives of the employers’ groups signaled their backing for the government’s proposals following a meeting with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
Sources close to the governmnent expressed satisfaction at the development, claiming that it strengthened the government’s position ahead of negotiations with representatives of the country’s creditors who are due in Athens next week.
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