Justice Ministry employees to protest over low pay

Justice Ministry employees will protest in the coming week in front of the ministry building in Prague, demanding better wages. Union leaders highlight a high turnover rate, with 230 out of 420 employees leaving over the past three years. According to union chair Eliška Hronová, wages are around CZK 10,000 lower than at other ministries, leading many staff to seek higher-paying jobs at institutions like the Czech National Bank and the Finance Ministry.

Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has proposed a wage increase for ministry employees, supported by CZK 700 million from unallocated judicial funds, pending parliamentary approval. The protest aims to back this proposal, emphasizing systemic wage disparities.