Soumeli, Eva
Measures to protect workers during heatwaves
27 kolovoza 1999
As Greece endured a heatwave during August 1999, the GSEE trade union
confederation issued guidance on the measures which must be taken to combat
heat exhaustion among workers, while the construction workers' union issued
its own special recommendations.
Presidential decree protects workers in case of their employer's insolvency
27 kolovoza 1999
In July 1999, the Greek government issued a Presidential Decree aimed at
bringing Greek law fully into line with EU law regarding the protection of
employees in the event of the employer's insolvency.
GSEE rejects IMF wage cut proposal
27 srpnja 1999
In June 1999, the Greek General Confederation of Labour (GSEE) expressed its
total opposition to proposals from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to
reduce the wages of new entrants to the labour market and to cut labour
costs.
Unions in favour of Tobin tax
27 srpnja 1999
In June 1999, the Greek General Confederation of Labour (GSEE) and the
Confederation of Public Servants (ADEDY) officially adopted a position in
favour of applying a "Tobin tax" to short-term capital movements.
Increase in minimum wage in context of 35-hour week
27 srpnja 1999
As is the case every year on the same date, the hourly rate of France's
statutory minimum wage (SMIC) was increased on 1 July 1999. In light of the
move to the statutory 35-hour working week on 1 January 2000, the government
deviated from its practice of announcing a greater increase in the SMIC than
that provided for by the legislation. The creation of of a wage supplement
for those employees who have moved to the 35-hour week means that there will
be two parallel monthly SMIC rates for some time.
Collective redundancies rules to be harmonised with Community law
27 srpnja 1999
A bill submitted by the Greek government in June 1999 will place further
restrictions on collective redundancies by enterprises in the private sector,
in line with Community law.
Substantial rise in unemployment - GSEE seeks emergency measures
27 srpnja 1999
Following the publication of statistics indicating a sharp rise in
unemployment in Greece, and government analyses of the connection between
unemployment and the increased presence of immigrants, the GSEE trade union
confederation has reiterated its positions on addressing rising unemployment
and on dealing with economic immigrants.
Temporary employment increases
27 lipnja 1999
Temporary employment is increasing significantly in Greece, and now
constitutes the basic form of employment for many workers, according to data
published in June 1999 by the Institute of Labour of the Greek General
Confederation of Labour (INE/GSEE).
Social partners present proposals on 1999 NAP
27 lipnja 1999
In May 1999, in response to a request from the Greek government,
representatives of trade unions and employers' organisations lodged their
proposals for the 1999 National Action Plan (NAP) on employment to implement
the EU Employment Guidelines. Here we focus on the proposals aimed at
encouraging the adaptability of businesses and their employees.
New collective agreement signed for Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation
27 lipnja 1999
On 10 June 1999, a new enterprise-level collective agreement was signed for
workers at the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation (OTE). The deal
provides for a new pay scale and new staff regulations, as well as the pilot
implementation of a 35-hour working week without loss of pay.