MpD MPs meet with union to monitor implementation of PCFR in local authorities

These concerns were revealed during a visit by MPs from the Movement for Democracy (MpD, power) to the Industry, Agriculture, Trade and Related Services Union (SIACSA).

Member of Parliament Alberto Melo said that despite the unprecedented salary increases promoted by the government, which covered practically all professional classes, such as doctors, nurses, teachers and security forces, situations of non-compliance persist at local government level.

According to the MP, the national minimum wage has risen from 13,000 to 19,000 escudos, with a proposal to raise it to 25,000 escudos next year.

However, he denounced the fact that several city councils, "including Praia City Council, have still not implemented the PCFR nor are they complying with the legal minimum wage".

"There are technicians receiving only 15,000 escudos, when the minimum wage is 19,000 escudos," Alberto Melo stressed.

The MP also revealed that municipal employees reported fear of reprisals, which is why they requested anonymity, denouncing situations of persecution related to the demand for the implementation of the PCFR.

As for the argument of a lack of financial resources, which is often invoked by local councils, Alberto Melo considered this to be a "false issue", pointing out that transfers from the Municipal Financing Fund have seen significant increases, in some cases reaching 50% and even 100%.

"It's not a lack of funds, it's a lack of planning and the will of the citizens and residents themselves," he stressed.

The MP also warned of the risk of demonstrations, noting that the firefighters in the city of Praia are already planning to protest.

In this regard, he assured that the MPs are evaluating the legal mechanisms to ensure that Praia City Council implements the measures set out in the PCFR.

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