CGD workers wrap up another day’s strike this Friday against a wage proposal made by the bank in protest organized by the CGD Group Workers’ Union (STEC).
As early as Thursday, they went on strike, focusing the attention of workers in front of the bank’s headquarters in Lisbon.
Employees of the CGD Group are in favor of a fair wage increase, considering “an offer to raise wages of about 0.4% offensive and embarrassing,” according to STEC.
STEC accuses the CGD management of being “utterly contemptuous, irreconcilable and disrespectful of workers”, stressing that “from the very beginning of this process, it has shown full responsibility and willingness to negotiate, but cannot accept repeated ignorance of the leadership about the workers of the CGD.”
The union says that between 2020 and the first nine months of 2021, the CGD’s result was around € 1,000 million, and an additional € 300 million in dividend was provided to the state, which it says was achieved through “work, commitment and the dedication of all workers. “
However, he adds: “For the CGD leadership, this job is worth a miserable reward in the form of a 0.4% salary increase.”, the figure is below the inflation forecast for 2021, which means that workers will continue to lose purchasing power.
For STEC, the wage problem is exacerbated by “the constant deterioration and degradation of working conditions, as well as the serious and dangerous fact that CGD does not comply with statutory working hours” and blames the CGD leadership for not fighting for dialogue and social peace in the country. Company.
On December 7, STEK went on strike for overtime work from 00:00 on December 13 to 24:00 on January 14, 2022.
CGD Claims It Pays Well Over The Competition
However, CGD regrets the strike by the CGD Workers’ Union (STEC) “in the middle of the negotiation process for a wage revision”, which resulted in the bank’s pay table “much higher” than its competitors.
“Caixa Geral de Depósitos” [CGD] deplores the decision of the CGD Group Workers’ Union (STEC), unlike other unions in the banking sector, to go on strike in the middle of the wage revision negotiations. Strike is a right that all workers enjoy, but should not be understated or disadvantaged compared to competitors, ”he said in a statement.
Claiming that he “made a commitment to the unions to submit a proposal, which he actually did,” Caixa stresses that “despite the lack of agreement, negotiations continue like other banks.”
In a statement, the CGD recalls that this year “the bulk of Caixa Geral de Depósitos’ salaries have increased by more than 1.1%” and that “with Caixa’s current offering on the salary scale, the increase will be 1.5%. “.
“Caixa Geral de Depósitos’ remuneration table is much higher than that of other banks with which it competes (over 19%), with an average remuneration of € 5,715 in managerial functions and € 2,353 for non-management positions,” he adds. adding that the average pension is € 2,118.
In addition to revising the pay table, Caixa states that it also proposes to “update the values of the monetary clauses, even if they are the highest in the bank,” with an emphasis on the food subsidy (€ 11.32 per day.), Which, he stresses, “16.5% higher than banking (9.72 euros – 9.75 euros per day).”
In turn, he notes that “the size of the child subsidy is on average 120% higher than it is practiced in the entire bank.”
“Even so,” he stresses, “the administration has presented a proposal to increase the subsidy for childbirth support (+ 1.9%), which will rise to 800 euros,” and “although in Caixa the subsidy for student workers by 5.63% higher than the average bank, the offer increases its value by 4.7%. “
In addition, the proposal presented by Caixa provides for an increase in support for the education of children up to grade 12, which is already 6.56% higher than the bank average, as well as a 2.55% increase in the subsidy for educational support. for higher education “.
“The work, merits, dedication and dedication of its employees have been recognized,” the bank guarantees, specifying that “in 2021, about 1,350 employees were promoted, and in the first quarter of 2022 there will be 802 promotions”, and “about 82 people will be promoted in the first quarter of 2022. ” % of employees received performance awards and potential awards in 2021. “
“Caixa, as a relevant institution in the national banking sector, will continue to fulfill its role in competing with other banks, despite a higher salary scale and higher fees from the Pension Fund (with unique conditions in the country),” it said. up in a statement.
However, he emphasizes that “as a Portuguese bank with state capital, it must ensure that it has the financial capacity to face future challenges, but also carry out a mission to recover the amounts that the Portuguese and investors who have entrusted it with the recapitalization, 2017.”
OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.
“The Centodieci combines all the values of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.
This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.
This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.
Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.
BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.
The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.
The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”
Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.
Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.
Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.
Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.
Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.
Tesla Semi is already on the market
Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.
To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.
Tests to prove its durability
It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.
This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.
Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.
Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.