In the Czech Republic, police officers are currently protesting for better working conditions and higher wages. They will not be issuing tickets for illegal parking or speeding until the end of the week.
The background is that a total of approximately 40,000 police officers are not allowed to stop working. In the Czech Republic, traffic fines are issued by the city or municipal police and the traffic police. However, serious violations that result in points in the traffic register must be investigated despite the strike.
Unfilled positions, more bureaucracy
The leadership of the Czech police criticized the move as it could endanger public trust in security bodies. The unions, in turn, argue that there is an increased burden of bureaucracy and many unfilled vacancies. Moreover, the starting salaries are too low.
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan had announced that he would increase monthly salaries by about 60 euros next year. That is not enough for the unions; they want an increase of the equivalent of 160 euros. Further protests have now been announced until the end of the year.
Source: Krone
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