Greek Communist Party Proposes Reinstatement of Christmas and Easter Bonuses for Workers and Pensioners

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE), under the leadership of General Secretary Dimitris Koutsoumbas, has introduced a legislative amendment aimed at restoring Christmas and Easter bonuses for Greek workers and pensioners.

These payments, equivalent to a 13th and 14th salary or pension, were eliminated as part of austerity measures implemented during Greece's financial crisis under bailout agreements.

The amendment seeks to reintroduce the full Christmas bonus for public-sector employees and pensioners, equivalent to a full month’s salary or pension. Additionally, it proposes the reinstatement of the Easter and holiday allowances, each equal to half a month's wage or pension. The KKE argues that restoring these payments is essential to providing much-needed financial relief to workers and pensioners, who have faced years of economic hardship due to cuts imposed during Greece's debt crisis.

This move is part of the KKE's ongoing efforts to reverse austerity policies and improve the living conditions of the country's working class and retirees.

(Source: Amna)