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SEK: 2025 a Year of Collective Action and Advocacy

Published December 31, 2025, 16:15
SEK: 2025 a Year of Collective Action and Advocacy

SEK characterizes 2025 as a year of confirmation of collective action and advocacy of workers, resulting in the renewal of many collective agreements and the increase of wage and other benefits. 2026 is expected to be equally demanding, with the aim of completing pending issues concerning the improvement of the quality of life and dignity of workers. SEK states that Cyprus's assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU creates new challenges and prospects, in which it will actively participate. In addition, the restoration of the ATA institution, after a general strike, is considered a significant success, as it creates conditions for its extension to the minimum wage. SEK also points out the improvement of the tax reform framework in favor of workers, while recognizing the need for further support measures for vulnerable groups.