EAAI employees denounce collection of 5% to 10% "via payroll" for FSLN

EAAI employees denounce that 5% of their salary is deducted via payroll for the FSLN, amid complaints about mandatory deductions in the public sector.

EAAI employees denounce collection of 5% to 10% "via payroll" for FSLN

TL;DR

  • Workers at EAAI claim they are being forced to pay 5% to 10% of their salaries as a 'party tax' to the FSLN.
  • These deductions are reportedly being made directly from payroll, with no option to refuse.
  • The workers state that these contributions were previously voluntary and smaller in amount.
  • Similar complaints of mandatory political contributions are emerging from other public institutions.
  • Employees express fear of retaliation and significant economic impact due to these deductions.
  • The general manager, Eli Roque Rocha, is accused of implementing these mandatory deductions.
  • There are also allegations of Enatrel being involved in questionable procurement and project limitations within EAAI.