ZAGREB, Jan 23 (Hina) - Croatian Defence Minister Zeljka Antunovic on Thursday said that there was no strike in any segment of the armed forces, including the aviation.
ZAGREB, Jan 23 (Hina) - Croatian Defence Minister Zeljka Antunovic
on Thursday said that there was no strike in any segment of the armed
forces, including the aviation. #L#
Quoting statements by airforce pilots from the "Rudolf Peresin"
military college in Zadar, one daily on Wednesday claimed that 60
told doctors during a regular medical check-up on Monday that they
were not capable of flying due to depression. The reason for this
"silent strike", the daily claimed, was pilots' dissatisfied with
the Rule Book for wage supplements and the method of payment of
wages for the armed forces, according to which wages for pilots had
been decreased by 1,000-2,000 kuna (133 - 266 euros) per month.
The new payment system is much better, more just, more rational and
in keeping with standards in NATO countries which is a positive step
compared to what there was before, Antunovic told journalists on
Thursday.
Explaining why some airforce pilots were not paid supplements with
the first pay in the new system, Minister Antunovic said that this
was due to a delay in calculations.
"They are aware of this and they will be paid the rest," she said.
The ministry wishes to discuss arguments and if there was any error
made in the new model, it is prepared to amend it, she said, adding
that it was irresponsible to disturb the public because of
someone's personal dissatisfaction.
"Problems and dissatisfaction exist, but there is no strike nor any
threat to the line of command. There is even less threat to
fundamental interests and the duty of the Armed Forces to preserve
the sovereignty and stability" of Croatia, she concluded.
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