With the Minister of Labor, Kostis Hatzidakis, categorically rejecting both the opposition’s accusations of unconstitutional provisions and the allegations of a sale to individuals of EFKA real estate, and at the same time assuring that the shares of the Organization are non-transferable, , in the Social Affairs Committee of the Parliament, the elaboration of the relevant bill.
The discussion of the bill for the modernization of EFKA will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, in the Plenary and will end the day after Thursday, with its vote.
Only the deputies of ND were in favor of his principle, while the opposition as a whole voted against, demanding his withdrawal.
The Minister of Labor launched a fierce attack on the opposition, accusing it of not supporting the 6.5 million citizens who are suffering from the current tragic operation of EFKA but preferring to caress the ears of a small group of trade unionists.
“I do not have the illusion that I will hear from those who have earplugs and claim things that have nothing to do with reality. You are just populist, toxic, biased, desperate and obsessed. You would love to go to a” stuffy “organization.” but we will not do you the favor “said Mr. Hatzidakis, addressing mainly to SYRIZA.
Responding to the attack he received on the hiring of managers in EFKA from the private sector, Mr. Hatzidakis countered that “the framework is fully in line with European law”.
“There is an explicit forecast for the general managers for five years until things are normalized because we are in an unacceptable and tragic situation,” he added.
He placed special emphasis on the establishment of a Societe Anonyme for the utilization of the real estate of EFKA, categorically denying that it is granted the public property of the Organization and emphasizing that its relationship is only managerial.
“It is neither allowed nor valid by the bill, to enter the EFKA private because it provides only one shareholder who is the State and its shares are non-transferable. The real estate remains and will remain in the EFKA and the relationship of the company is only managerial.
In fact, the current regulation is superior to the existing regime, which directly allowed the regime of assignment, management and utilization of real estate of public insurance funds by Real Estate companies. “We are making a company that will be a manager by changing the regime that provided for the transfer to banks and companies of” Real Estate “of public real estate”, said Mr. Hatzidakis.
“We have serious problems that afflict 6.5 million of our fellow citizens and need radical solutions to address them. Because this tragic situation does not change with wishful thinking and manzouni. We go one step further and you stay with your populism,” he concluded. the Minister of Labor.
SYRIZA’s rapporteur Mariliza Xenogiannakoplou accused the government of being “isolated from society” while talking about an “anti-labor, unconstitutional and dangerous bill, which establishes opacity, unworthiness and irresponsibility and does not guarantee public accountability.” EFKA and its insured “.
He also spoke of “an attempt to transfer the responsibilities of the government to the backs of EFKA employees, with deliberate targeting and devaluing them”.
For his part, the special spokesman of KINAL, George Moulkiotis spoke about “provocative, unacceptable and leveling provisions, in relation to both the operation of EFKA and the utilization of its real estate.
He also described as “provocative and unconstitutional, the assignment to private managers of the positions of the current general managers and heads of EFKA.
The special spokesman of the KKE, Christos Katsotis, underlined that “the core of the bill is the complete exemption of the state from the part of social security and the transformation of EFKA into a private insurance company”, while he stressed that “the huge fortune of the Organization and the of its insured becomes a prey to private interests “.
Hellenic Solution’s special spokeswoman, Maria Athanassiou, said that for the first time in the public sector, private executives are being hired illegally and unconstitutionally, outside of hierarchy and procedures, and argued that “the government is establishing a purely clientelistic party system.”
The special speaker of MERA25, Maria Apatzidi, underlined that “the provocative provision for the establishment of a Societe Anonyme is the principle of opacity, corruption, impunity and the sale of the huge real estate of EFKA”.
For her part, the ND MP, Anna Efthimiou, stressed the need to clarify certain provisions, clarifying that she is voting “on the principle and on the articles of the bill”.
Ms. Efthymiou suggested, among other things, that strict criteria be set for the selection by the private sector of general managers and directors for the staff of EFKA and that alternatives be considered, both for the recruitment and for the utilization and the evolution of the grades. experienced employees of EFKA.
He also supported the utilization of the “ATLAS” program, for the issuance of the outstanding pensions, while he asked to clarify if there is an economic-technical study and by whom it has been prepared for the establishment of the societe anonyme that will manage the utilization of EFKA real estate.
Finally, he appealed to secure the jobs of all those who are in the legal services of EFKA, either with permanent or permanent positions.
The responsible head of the department and MP of SYRIZA, Costas Zachariadis, claimed that the bill abolishes transparency, meritocracy, ASEP and accountability and “a hard blue state is imposed” while he described as “shameful” the provision for the use of EFK real estate Societe Anonyme dissolving the guarantee and the property of the state “.
The general rapporteur of ND, Miltos Chrysomallis, attributed to the opposition a sterile refusal, arguing that “he does not want any reform change and it is enough to caress the ears of some trade unionists”.
What are the amendments tabled by the Minister of Labor
The Minister of Labor announced the submission of new amendments according to which, as he said:
Facilitates the granting of the uninsured elderly allowance. To date, in order for the uninsured elderly person to receive an allowance, a complete check is made on the insurance history of each applicant for the allowance, in order to establish not only that he does not receive a pension, but also that he is not entitled to receive it. This control causes great administrative burden, as it corresponds to the control that is done in each retirement application, and leads to significant delays in responding to the relevant requests.
It is stipulated, therefore, that now the paying body of this allowance is OPEC and the condition of non-establishment of a pension by a Greek insurance body is eliminated.
-The concept of seasonality is expanded especially for the year 2021, facilitating the unemployment subsidy.
-The contracts of auxiliary medical, nursing, other support staff that support social protection structures in conditions of increased needs due to covid are extended for another six months -until the end of September 2022, as the risk of pandemic has not been eliminated.
What is provided by the bill for EFKA
The bill provides, inter alia:
-Placement of executives from the private and wider public sector in managerial positions of EFKA, the payment of productivity bonuses up to 7,800 euros per year to employees as well as the creation of a new independent Internal Research Unit.
-Recruitment of general managers and directors with a three-year term, and the possibility of one-time renewal, both from the private and the wider public sector.
-The recruitment will be done with a public announcement with a decision of the commander of e-EFKA, with a partnership of ASEP and incentives to attract.
-Bonus to the employees of e-EFKA who can reach 650 euros per month gross.
-Independent Internal Investigation Unit will now examine the complaints of citizens -1,200 number to date- concerning employees in the general directorates for delay in the completion of the required actions.
Acceleration of disciplinary proceedings. With the new regulations, the disciplinary exercise will take place in one month instead of three from the call and will be completed in one month from the call instead of two months.
– A special purpose company is established for the utilization of the real estate of EFKA entitled “Real Estate Company e-EFKA”.
-The disciplinary procedures are accelerated, which until today reach 2 years.
Source: AMPE
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