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Unions warn new waste disposal tax will burden households

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Trade unions have expressed strong opposition to the proposed new landfill tax on municipal waste.
They warn that the tax burden may ultimately be passed on to households through increased municipal fees.
The issue is set to be discussed in the Parliament, with concerns raised by various political parties.
The unions involved include ΟΗΟ-ΣΕΚ and ΣΗΔΗΚΕΚ-ΠΕΟ, who have issued a joint statement on their stance.

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Trade unions in Cyprus have expressed strong opposition to a proposed taxation on the sanitary landfill of municipal waste, warning that the new fee could significantly burden households. The unions, including ΟΗΟ-ΣΕΚ and ΣΗΔΗΚΕΚ-ΠΕΟ, have raised concerns that the financial implications of this additional levy may be shifted to citizens through increased municipal fees.

The issue is set to be discussed in the Parliamentary Assembly, where political parties are divided on the topic. The nationalist party ΕΛΑΜ and the movement Άλμα have voiced their opposition to the waste tax, echoing the unions' stance. The trade unions have urged lawmakers to reconsider the proposed legislation, emphasizing that it could lead to financial strain on everyday families already dealing with economic challenges.

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