LIZDA members received 370 thousand euros in support - union fund proves better than government reserve
The Latvian Education and Science Workers' Union paid out nearly 370 thousand euros in support last year, proving that sometimes solidarity works better than bureaucracy.
While politicians in Riga argue over every cent in the budget, LIZDA quietly paid out 370 thousand euros in support to its members. That's almost as much as a complete ornament set for St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral would cost for major holidays - except this time the money went to real needs.
Most often the money went to medications - 1607 cases. "Well yes, teachers' salaries are such that aspirin is a luxury," comments someone in a Liepaja high school teachers' lounge. Average support - 74 euros. That's almost as much as one working day in Riga costs, considering transport and coffee.
Particularly amusing is that the number of material benefits increased by 17 cases. Apparently teachers have figured out it's better to ask for help from the union than to hope for government mercy. 32 percent of members received support - that's a better indicator than any ministry's efficiency.
Overall, 4962 cases of assistance prove that solidarity isn't a dead concept yet. While the Parliament thinks about how to reduce education spending, LIZDA shows how to really take care of your own. Maybe the government should take some homework?
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