In particular, the CNPM expressed deep concern about the insufficient level of motivation of public sector workers and called on the government to take urgent measures to ensure pay equity and improve the living conditions of workers. This is stated in the NCPM’s appeals sent this week to the Moldovan government and the Ministry of Finance.
They point out that the socio-economic situation in recent years is characterized by a sharp decline in the purchasing power of public sector workers. The existing level of wages does not cover the minimum needs for a decent life for the majority of public sector workers, which significantly affects the attractiveness of jobs and increases staff turnover.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (September 2024), 37.8% of public sector employees received a monthly salary of up to 8000 lei, which does not cover the national subsistence minimum – 6294 lei per month (net). The situation in the education sector is even worse. There, 41% of employees receive salaries below this level.
NCPM draws attention to the fact that in the conditions of the cost of living increase, which, according to Numbeo platform estimates, amounted to 10% over the last 6 months, a family of 4 persons needs about 37 thousand lei per month to cover basic expenses. Under these conditions, the current salary level does not ensure a decent standard of living and does not guarantee the retention of qualified personnel in important sectors.
The trade unions express their readiness for dialog and constructive cooperation with the authorities in the interests of workers and trade union members in Moldova.
