Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Mr.Yannis Panayiotou presented today to the social partners the content of the compromise proposal aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable agreement on the issue of ATA.
In a statement after the meeting, Mr.Panayiotou said: "Our economy and our society need normality and stability in order to have growth and cohesion. The international economic environment is unstable and geopolitical conditions are creating unstable situations. That is why we need industrial peace and we need to reach an agreement on the ATA issue."
"The Government", he continued, "has conducted an extensive social dialogue and, to help in the effort for compromise, has submitted a compromise proposal, according to the possibilities of the economy and within the framework of fiscal discipline, taking into account the needs of society."
"The Government has conducted an extensive social dialogue and, to help in the effort for compromise, has submitted a compromise proposal, according to the possibilities of the economy and within the framework of fiscal discipline, taking into account the needs of society.
A compromise, he added, cannot fully satisfy either side, but is necessary for the collective good and for the public interest.
"We expect," he concluded, "that the socialists will approach the Government's compromise proposal with sobriety, seriousness and responsibility, and I am optimistic that at our meeting next week there will be a positive response."
(B/MB/SX)
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