In today’s day (1.5.2025), May Day is mentioned by the post of the Vice President of the Government, Kostis Hatzidakison social media, and how today’s government has managed to make their lives more viable over these years workers.
As Kostis Hatzidakis notes on his Facebook account, “For those who have only learned to speak with slogans, today is another reason for great words and wooden slogans. For us, it is an opportunity to emphasize everything we have achieved in practice for workers. And it’s not a few! Anyone who wants can deny any of the following!
‘Within 6 years: Unemployment It declined from 17.5% to 9% and more than half a million new jobs were created. The minimum wage It has risen to 880 euros from 650 euros. And the average salary It has reached 1,342 euros from 1,046 euros, ”writes Hatzidakis.
“The application of the Work cardwhich is the most substantial guarantee of keeping hours and paying overtime. Parental licenses have expanded, offering real support to new families. While the “Independent Labor Inspectorate” is a tool for more effective controls. These are just some of our basic initiatives, “the vice president also notes.
And he goes on to say, in a more personal tone, that he is pleased to have contributed to many of these initiatives as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.
“With hard work, the Greek economy is getting higher and higher and this enables us to apply social policy in practice. And as progress continues, workers will enjoy growth dividend. Either with new ones, targeted tax cuts either with Additional income reinforcement measures their. So that collective progress has a reflection on every Greek and every Greek. At the same time, many of the big opposition announcements would lead to the exact opposite effect: they would dip the economy in recession and eventually create impasses for workers, “he said.
“We have a duty to preserve the progress made. Continue seriously the effort for more jobs and better salaries. This is the most essential way to honor Labor Day! “