NEWS FLASH
One of the five trade unions at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has commenced a 24-hour strike after turning down a 12% wage increase proposed by the airport's management, an offer which other unions have accepted. The strike, which will run until 23.59 on March 14, has not affected air traffic, which continues to operate as usual. The union has expressed discontent over wages, demanding they align with the average in the City of Belgrade, akin to levels at the start of operator VINCI's concession in December 2018. The airport's management responded by stating, "The suggested increase would bring the average wage in operational roles close to, or above, the city’s average salary, thus meeting the strike committee's expectations. Furthermore, our employees have highly competitive benefit packages". Additionally, the striking union is seeking a revision of the rules governing industrial action, which mandates that 85% to 100% of their rostered members must be on duty during any strike, a rule they claim stifles any meaningful work stoppage. Nevertheless, they adhered to this rule during today's action. In recent years, the airport has outsourced most of its essential operations, including all ground handling and part of its security. Belgrade Airport's management noted, "We are committed to regular and continuous dialogue with the unions and employees, and discussions are underway to ensure the successful and timely completion of the salary review process for 2025. The salary review process for 2025 is currently in its final stage".
It looks like all workers in Serbia are getting a little too spoiled. The salaries are more than enough but right now there is a trend by everyone to be overdemanding on employers and the government. Maybe a couple of years as a gasto would give them a dose of reality of how hard it is all over the world.
ReplyDeleteI can never understand people who have something against one’s right to protest for better work conditions.
DeleteLike they don't strike over there at German, French, Greek, UK airports... Cmon, it's the normal thing...
DeleteThat one union asked for 40% wage increase. That's not reasonable.
Delete"The salaries are more than enough" ?? Serbia has one of the lowest average salaries in Europe.
DeleteКакве паушалне оцене. Изнесите егзактне податке, а не овако: Србија има једну од најнижих просечних плата у Европи.
DeleteMore than enough? 😂 U couldnt survive a month with serbian salary. So pls mind ur business
DeleteA "little too spoiled". I dare you to come and work at that airport for a month at their current wages and try to make it through a single week on that salary.
DeleteWhat a tone deaf thing to say, especially about people getting paid $500/month to do the same work others in neighbouring countries are being paid double and triple, not to mention 5-10x in western countries and US/Canada.
What a clown...
The locals generally suffer from a great deal of entitlement and a never-ending requirement to nag and complain about everything. I can't imagine an employer here in the West giving someone a 12% increase in salary shortly after this is demanded and then this being rejected.
Deletewell, if some people commenting here had been asked, we'would' ve still been in feudal conditions...Luckily, these people are not in charge of anything..
DeleteI agree with you, salary in Serbia is more then OK. People here are saying how we might have the lowest pay in Europe which is incorrect. Plus sone of our bills are much lower then anywhere in Europe ( gas, electricity, property tax, car insurance bread and more ). Some increase is expected but not 40%.
DeleteI earn almost double of what airport staff earns, and I can only get end meet. So I see no problem in their demands.
DeleteFlightradar24 reports current disruption index at BEG of only 0,4 and 0,8. Very low, both are in green and partial strike is really not affecting operations.
ReplyDeletePaying employees fairly improves productivity and decreases training and recruitment costs. That brings profits. However, greedy corporate leadership lives from quarter to quarter and from bonus to bonus and do not care about long term growth and benefits
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DeleteOff course, depends on the company..usually , company that doesn't invest in their employees, looses the pace
DeleteThey turned down a 12 percent wage increase? They should try working in the west and try to make ends meet with a 2-3 percent annual wage increase - if they get any at all.
ReplyDeleteDo you realize how lower our wages are compared with western Europe?
DeleteПросветлите ме/нас. Колико? Наведите и све инпуте које имају радници у тој истој Европи.
DeleteAn apartment that my fiance and I rent takes almost 80% of my salary.
DeleteTo buy an average apartment in Belgrade on airport staff wage would take around 400-500 monthly wages. The worst off in EU is Slovakia with around 297. That doesn't include any money for living, just paying the apartment, and of course after that you have the bank loans that probably take 40% of the apartment price on top.
Support workers.
ReplyDeleteYes, when they ask for 12% wage increase. No, when 1 out of 5 unions want 40% increase.
DeletePeople should take into account that inflation in Serbia is constantly 2x higher than in EU. Price of groceries is literally 30% higher than in Vienna where I live. And now take into account that people are 4-5x paid less, someone is taking extra profit.
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