Announcement of the increase of the "Against Economic War" bonus for public workers
El Diario Venezuela - elDiario.com - Announcement of the increase of the "Against Economic War" bonus for public workers
TL;DR
- The 'Against Economic War' bonus has been increased to 66,450.00 bolivars, equivalent to $150 USD.
- This bonus is for active public administration workers; its applicability to retirees and pensioners is unconfirmed.
- The announcement comes after protests demanding fair wages.
- A professors' association rejected the bonus increase, stating it does not address minimum wage demands.
- The bonus amount is still insufficient to cover the monthly cost of the basic food basket in Venezuela.
- An expert estimates the bonus would only cover one day's basic food expenses.