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NSSF Employees Protest State Budget

The National Social Security Fund employees held a sit-in on Tuesday in Riad al-Solh Square in Beirut, protesting two articles in the recently approved state budget which they say destabilizes the monetary resources of the institution.

The workers protest was held under the title of “Protecting the NSSF” and coincided with a meeting of the Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee.

The campaigners argued that the two articles in the draft budget could destroy the state's insurance and pension fund and “plan to privatize the NSSF in the future” which they strongly reject.

The said articles would exempt business owners and the government of their dues to the NSSF.

For his part, President of the General Confederation of Lebanese Workers, Bechara el-Asmar voiced calls on President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Saad Hariri to interfere and abolish the clauses.

All employers in Lebanon are required to register their employees at the National Social Security Fund within one month from the start of operations, and are required to pay social security contributions on their behalf.

On Tuesday, the NSSF Syndicate invited all employees enrolled in the NSSF including cab drivers, private school teachers and university students to take part in the protest.

Source: Naharnet


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