The prices for energy, food and other essentials are spiraling to levels that send millions of workers into poverty, while the government, economists and bankers take measures that put even more pressure on citizens (for example by raising interest rates), while energy companies have record profits.

The decision-making structures within the CNS Cartel ALFA confederation established a program of protest actions at the national level. High energy costs and rising costs of food and other essential goods are forcing millions of workers into painful choices and pushing many into poverty.

At the same time, we also draw attention to the fact that, in the context of current prices, many economic units are put in a situation to cease their activity, and Romanian citizens will be put in dramatic situations due to the superficiality with which the problem is treated at the level political.

Immediate action is needed in four priority areas:

• Control prices for energy and essential goods!

• Urgent increase in salaries and pensions!

• Unblocking collective bargaining by the modification of Social Dialogue Law no 62/2011!

• Implementation in full and without discrimination of Law 153/2017 and Law 195/2020!

Romanians cannot passively wait for this crisis to pass. The gravity and urgency of the situation should not be underestimated!

CNS Cartel ALFA is calling on all trade union organizations and social movements to mobilize to get governments to take urgent measures to combat the cost of living crisis for the benefit of citizens!

Fair wages and pensions, affordable bills, enough food and a decent home: these are not luxuries - they are our rights!