The Government is to meet in an extraordinary session to debate again on the new unique income scheme, while unions threaten with protests, the Romanian press reads. Further in the news, Romanian Transports minister is accused of preferential distribution of four ports on the Danube River. Last but not least, Romanian sailors, kidnapped in the Aden Gulf and released by Somali pirates, point their finger to the guilty.
The Government is to meet in an extraordinary session to debate again, on Thursday, on the new unique income scheme, according to Gandul. Romania's PM Emil Boc has asked the Finance minister to have discussion with each minister separately. The Unions said they were unhappy with the final form of the laws, which goes against their agreement with the commission which drafted the laws.
Union reps point out that certain categories enjoy 100% bonuses, while others lose out on incomes. At the same time, unions say the Executive has changed social categories. Health and Education staff is amongst the worst paid in Romania, while the magistrates, the central and local administration staff are leading the incomes' top. 80% of the agreed income schemes have been downgraded by 40% and again by 15-20%, against the proposals made by the Work Ministry.
Unions threaten to respond starting with October 1st, through marches, protests in front of public institutions, Japanese strikes, warning strikes, and general strikes if the Government is not going to consult them again.
Romanian minister of Transports, lib-dem Radu Berceanu, is accused of preferential distribution of the four ports on the Danube river in Dolj county (South Romania), Evenimentul Zilei reads. Dolj County Council president (PSD) accuses Berceanu for keeping Bechtel, the most profitable port, under PDL's administration, and leaving the other three, less profitable
