Unions call for talks on economy measures, digital classrooms

Government

Hungaryʼs biggest unions confederations have called for consultations with the government on a possible return to digital classrooms because of a second wave of coronavirus infections, and on economic and labor market measures planned for the coming two years in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, state news wire MTI reports.

Unions confederations MSZSZ, LIGA, ÉSZT, SZEF, the Labor Councils, and the Seventh Association asked the government to continue expert-level talks on problems that had become relevant with the start of school on September 1 and, emulating that example, hold negotiations on issues concerning mid-term economic defense and stimulus measures.

The union confederations said wage-earnersʼ views should be weighed as well as those of economic experts and employers in the interest of "preserving social coherence".

If schools return to the practice of remote instruction because of a second wave of Covid-19 infections, the burden of helping 6- to 14-year-olds learn from home will fall on parents, most of whom are actively employed, they said.

They urged preparations for such a situation to be made now and pressed the government to consider measures to support working parents who may have to stay home from work through wage support "and/or" changes to health insurance legislation.

Hungary Account Deficit at EUR 561 mln in Q4 Debt

Hungary Account Deficit at EUR 561 mln in Q4

Moldovan Pensions to be Increased as of April 1 World

Moldovan Pensions to be Increased as of April 1

Schoenherr Names Miklós Klenanc as Head of Local M&A Practic... Appointments

Schoenherr Names Miklós Klenanc as Head of Local M&A Practic...

Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency to Host Summit Drinks

Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency to Host Summit

SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL

Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.