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National Federation of Energy Engineers at CITUB insists on ensuring safe, healthy and efficient working conditions in the sector in the context of an ongoing pandemic.
The union organized a forum on “Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining in the Energy Sector, which was attended by Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova”.
Unions are urging the government to form project proposals in the context of European economic recovery programs, to improve the financial sustainability of specific companies in the short term. Furthermore, energy experts insist to support activities and productions that are in danger of closure due to increased environmental requirements.
CITUB wants increased implementation of long-term measures in the energy sector, in addition to defending national interests for the Green Deal. Also, according to energy experts, attractive working conditions must be guaranteed, as well as long-term professional development prospects. CITUB also asks state institutions for normative decisions through which Provide the necessary funds from the state budget for the establishment of a special compensation regime in cases when qualification, additional training and retraining are inapplicable, as well as the creation of conditions for early retirement without penalties such as pension deductions.
CITUB President Plamen Dimitrov noted that It is an important state of the sector, both at an operational and economic level. The union has a strategy for energy development until 2030 with Horizon until 2050. There is a need to continue developing in certain directions, according to Dimitrov. It is not clear how the sector will stabilize financially. Financial assistance for TPP Maritsa East 2 does not solve the problems.
The state versus the executive branch must find a solution for these BGN 4 billion liabilities in the energy sector, insisted the CITUB president. These debts in the sector have been accumulating over the years. This debate must take place before the elections. The problem is already so beardedthat he can’t help but put himself on the table, Dimitrov said.
Unions want a conversation about what basic skills have pros and cons. We need to see national security, energy security, reported union number one.
The president of CITUB it also focuses on sector wages. By salary 2010-2018 increased by 36.6%. This, in his opinion, Debunk the myth that energy is among the highest paid sectors. Otherwise, the average gross salary in the country for the period it has increased by approximately 80%. You have to find the resource to meet all the expectations of the energy sector. Increasing wages in the sector will not increase the price of electricity. Personnel expenses are 5-6% in energy.
Energy Minister Temenujka Petkova pointed out the importance of the sector. This is one of the most important structural sectors of the economy, She explained. The sector brings added value to society and is directly linked to national security. Without energy security there is no national security, Petkova is categorical. The most important thing is the people of the sector, he said, because they turn energy resources into benefits for people.
Therefore, the state seeks to guarantee adequate remuneration to employees. In addition to wage and occupational security in the sector is important. In 2014, the sector collapsed and thanked everyone involved in stabilizing the energy sector. The deficit has accumulated for regulatory reasons. NEK’s deficit in 2014 exceeded BGN 800 million. NEK is already stable, according to the energy minister.
In a difficult situation, the department found its way together with the unions. Now the great energy challenge the Green Deal remains. We are all in the same boat and we must strive to get to shorestressed Temenuzhka Petkova. In the Green Deal, he also sees many opportunities for energy and economic transformation.
In your opinion the transition to low carbon energy must be smooth. The country’s energy strategy includes a guarantee for Bulgaria’s energy security, liberalization of the sector, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and interconnection.
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