110 result(s) for unions
Hungary Gross Wages Up 13.1% Yr/Yr In July
- 21 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary rose by an annual 13.1% to 290,450 forints in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wages grew at the same pace as gross wages, also growing by 13.1%, to 193,149 forints.
Unions Vow No New Tesco Strike Before October
- 13 Sep 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Following two days of strikes by employees of retail chain Tesco last Friday and Saturday, talks on wages and workforce numbers between management and workersʼ unions are set to continue at the beginning of October, with unions promising no further stoppages will occur until then.
Hungary’s Budget Runs EUR 3.2bn Deficit At The End Of August
- 7 Sep 2017 4:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was at 979.9 billion forints (EUR 3.2bn) at the end of August, preliminary data released by the Economy Ministry on Thursday show. The deficit reached 84 percent of the 1,166.4 billion forint full-year target.
Catering Service Staff Strike May Affect 18-20 International Trains
- 29 Aug 2017 8:00 AM
- getting around
A strike announced for August 29 by the catering services of the Hungarian state railways MÁV may affect 18-20 international trains, MÁV said on Monday. The VDSzSz union of railway workers announced a work stoppage by catering service workers from 8am until 11pm on Tuesday, to force MÁV to abandon its plans of terminating couchette and restaurant wagons aimed at offsetting their loss-making ...
Retail Sales Growth Accelerates To 6% In May
- 25 Jul 2017 8:20 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed an annual 6% in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a second reading of data. Retail sales rose by 5.5% when adjusted for calendar year effects. The pace of retail sales growth accelerated from an unadjusted and adjusted 3.2% and 1.8%, respectively, in April. Retail sales growth in May was highest since June 2016.
Gross Wages Up 12.9% In May
- 21 Jul 2017 8:48 AM
- business
The average gross monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 12.9% to 296,100 forints (EUR 968) in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wages grew at the same pace as gross wages did, also climbing by 12.9% to 196,900 forints.
Ambulance Workers Protest For Higher Wages In Budapest
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- health & wellness
Around 200 ambulance workers and supporters held a demonstration in front of the National Ambulance Headquarters in Budapest demanding higher wages and better working conditions on Wednesday.
450,000 Hungarians Have No Steady Doctor
- 1 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- health & wellness
There is a shortage of general practitioner physicians in Hungary, according to economics daily Világgazdaság. The paper reports that the biggest shortages are in Nógrád, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Békés, Somogy and Tolna counties — which just happen to be among the poorest counties in Hungary (and the EU).
Hungary Posts EUR 389.7m Deficit At The End Of April, 10.41 pc / FY Target, Says Ministry
- 9 May 2017 7:00 AM
- finance
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget, excluding local councils, ran a 121.5 billion forint (EUR 389.7m) deficit at the end of April, preliminary data released by the economy ministry on Monday show.
Hungary Gross Wages Up 13.1% Yr/Yr In July
- 21 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary rose by an annual 13.1% to 290,450 forints in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wages grew at the same pace as gross wages, also growing by 13.1%, to 193,149 forints.
Unions Vow No New Tesco Strike Before October
- 13 Sep 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Following two days of strikes by employees of retail chain Tesco last Friday and Saturday, talks on wages and workforce numbers between management and workersʼ unions are set to continue at the beginning of October, with unions promising no further stoppages will occur until then.
Hungary’s Budget Runs EUR 3.2bn Deficit At The End Of August
- 7 Sep 2017 4:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was at 979.9 billion forints (EUR 3.2bn) at the end of August, preliminary data released by the Economy Ministry on Thursday show. The deficit reached 84 percent of the 1,166.4 billion forint full-year target.
Catering Service Staff Strike May Affect 18-20 International Trains
- 29 Aug 2017 8:00 AM
- getting around
A strike announced for August 29 by the catering services of the Hungarian state railways MÁV may affect 18-20 international trains, MÁV said on Monday. The VDSzSz union of railway workers announced a work stoppage by catering service workers from 8am until 11pm on Tuesday, to force MÁV to abandon its plans of terminating couchette and restaurant wagons aimed at offsetting their loss-making ...
Retail Sales Growth Accelerates To 6% In May
- 25 Jul 2017 8:20 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed an annual 6% in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a second reading of data. Retail sales rose by 5.5% when adjusted for calendar year effects. The pace of retail sales growth accelerated from an unadjusted and adjusted 3.2% and 1.8%, respectively, in April. Retail sales growth in May was highest since June 2016.
Gross Wages Up 12.9% In May
- 21 Jul 2017 8:48 AM
- business
The average gross monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 12.9% to 296,100 forints (EUR 968) in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wages grew at the same pace as gross wages did, also climbing by 12.9% to 196,900 forints.
Ambulance Workers Protest For Higher Wages In Budapest
- 1 Jun 2017 6:00 AM
- health & wellness
Around 200 ambulance workers and supporters held a demonstration in front of the National Ambulance Headquarters in Budapest demanding higher wages and better working conditions on Wednesday.
450,000 Hungarians Have No Steady Doctor
- 1 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- health & wellness
There is a shortage of general practitioner physicians in Hungary, according to economics daily Világgazdaság. The paper reports that the biggest shortages are in Nógrád, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Békés, Somogy and Tolna counties — which just happen to be among the poorest counties in Hungary (and the EU).
Hungary Posts EUR 389.7m Deficit At The End Of April, 10.41 pc / FY Target, Says Ministry
- 9 May 2017 7:00 AM
- finance
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget, excluding local councils, ran a 121.5 billion forint (EUR 389.7m) deficit at the end of April, preliminary data released by the economy ministry on Monday show.

















