CroatiaThe director of Čistoća, Igor Velimirović, confirmed that there will be no new price increases for services provided by the company. This follows an agreement reached between Čistoća workers and representatives of the City of Rijeka, which avoids a potential strike. Around 460 employees will receive a gross salary increase of 200 euros starting from September 1st. However, managers and team leaders will not be included in this raise, as their situation will be addressed during an upcoming restructuring of roles. The annual cost of this pay increase is expected to exceed one million euros. Velimirović reiterated the city’s stance that service prices will remain stable while focusing on improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. Additionally, he announced plans to return the vehicle fleet to Čistoća for maintenance over the next two months.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the labor negotiations between Čistoća and the City of Rijeka, including both the agreed-upon salary increase and the exclusion of management. It does not show clear favoritism toward either side and reports the outcome of the discussions objectively.
