Economy
Sunday shopping ban might be back on the agenda in Hungary
We reported on Monday that according to a government paper, the cabinet might take another swing at retail chains in the autumn and revisit the idea of a mandatory staff increase, because retail sector workers are allegedly asking swift action by the government to resolve the increasingly pressing labour shortage situation.KDFSZ President Csaba Bubenkó said they would turn to János Lázár, the minister leading the Prime Minister’s Office. The signatories now include the Trade Union of Retail Employees (KASZ), as well.
According to inforadio.hu, Bubenkó also said yesterday that workers have initiated the collection of signatures to request the government this way to take into consideration the reintroduction of the Sunday shopping ban (when most retail stores have a legal obligation to be closed).
From the employers’ side, the secretary general of the National Trade Association said they are rejecting the idea of a mandatory staff quota. György Vámos added, however, that they remain open to professional consultations and to examine - jointly with the government - proposals to sort out labour shortage issues. He also noted that according to the businesses, the reduction of contributions and taxes was a good start but further measures in favour of employers would be necessary.
Front page photo by MTI/ Zsolt Czeglédi
According to inforadio.hu, Bubenkó also said yesterday that workers have initiated the collection of signatures to request the government this way to take into consideration the reintroduction of the Sunday shopping ban (when most retail stores have a legal obligation to be closed).
From the employers’ side, the secretary general of the National Trade Association said they are rejecting the idea of a mandatory staff quota. György Vámos added, however, that they remain open to professional consultations and to examine - jointly with the government - proposals to sort out labour shortage issues. He also noted that according to the businesses, the reduction of contributions and taxes was a good start but further measures in favour of employers would be necessary.
Front page photo by MTI/ Zsolt Czeglédi
