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Agreement was reached on 2/3 of the measures discussed to limit the economic consequences of COVID-19 among the members of the Tripartite. This was announced by CITUB President Plamen Dimitrov after the end of the Tripartite Cooperation Council online meeting for bTV.
Representatives of the state, companies and unions held an extraordinary meeting. The NCTS also reported a positive result without much detail.
Dimitrov gave an example with Offsets for indirect costs of carbon emissions of BGN 30 million. They come as an urgent measure to help the industry in times of crisis. Previously, “the law remained in pieces” because there was no consent from the ruling party.
On another important issue, an agreement was reached between unions and companies: the minimum unemployment benefit, and a position by the Ministry of Finance is expected in late May.
Regarding the unions’ request that the unemployment benefit be BGN 17, instead of the current BGN 9 per day, Dimitrov admitted that business has been reserved but accepted, and the state has not yet approved the decision.
This is our offer or 60% of the current minimum wage. The companies accept 60%, said the president of CITUB.
According to him, if the proposal comes into force there will be no maximum and minimum unemployment benefitsand, according to their insurance income, each employee must receive 60% of the amount of the compensation.
BICA insists on adequate measures to maintain employment
They want objective legislation to come into effect during a crisis
Are business approved the union’s proposal to have an additional 20-day annual leave by 2020 for parents, who have exhausted their license and have a child under the age of 14. A positive resolution is expected from the Finance Minister, the Minister of Social Affairs agrees, Dimitrov said.
An option was also discussed for the tourism sector to have greater financial support under the 60/40 scheme..
“The debate was extremely dynamic and one of the highlights of the consultation was measure 60/40. There were views that its scope should be broadened. There was an understanding among Board members about proposals to support businesses for individuals disabled, “the statement said. The trilateral.
The tripartite convened an extraordinary session on Monday
Increase of the minimum unemployment benefit from BGN 9 to BGN 17 / day
After the meeting, the proposals summarized together with the transcript will be sent to the competent ministries for their expression.
The other two items on the Tripartite agenda will be considered at the next meeting.
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