VLEN proposes law for permanent employment of contract workers

The VLEN parliamentary group has co-proposed a bill aimed at transitioning thousands of employees in public institutions from temporary contracts to permanent employment. The initiative seeks to address long-standing job insecurity for workers who have fulfilled their duties for years without guaranteed contract renewals.

The proposed legislation outlines a phased transition to permanent status based on specific criteria and timelines. It includes measures to protect employees during the process, implement financial controls, and prevent the continued use of temporary contracts for multi-year engagements. VLEN representatives stated that the goal is to ensure job security and prevent employment from being used as a tool for political dependency.