2. EMPLOYEES
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Satisfaction was expressed about the fact that this year’s
Dialogue Forum was held in Volos, as the relevant re-
quest had been made during the Dialogue Forum 2011.
The subject of robust investments and collaborations as
an answer to the financial crises was presented, and pri-
ority was given to the allocation of the social product
of businesses.
References were made to the lack of a well-organised
investment plan in Greece. The wish was expressed for
the company to remain in Volos area and to increase its
production output and employability in the local com-
munity. It was also mentioned that sustainable businesses
also result in sustainable local communities.
In connection with its collaboration with the Associa-
tion of Industries in Thessaly and in Central Greece, the
Regional Administration put a request to the company
to assist financially the establishment by the Association
of a centre for support and encouragement of young
entrepreneurs.
Thanks were expressed to the company for its contri-
bution in helping meet the social needs of the local com-
munity, as well as for its unreserved and discreet sup-
port to the Municipality, whenever this was requested.
Mention was made of the synchronised swimming cham-
pionships, the donation of school books, the support of
local events and the provisioning of local grocer’s
stores. Finally, satisfaction was expressed about the
growth of the company’s investment in the local com-
munity, which during 2012 was increased, in response
to the request made during the Dialogue Forum 2011.
Very positive comments were made about the Group’s
CSR policy, focusing on the concept of Transparency.
Representatives of the Orchomenos and Karystos Mu-
nicipalities confirmed the very good collaboration be-
tween the company and the respective Municipalities.
Additionally, regarding the request for more invest-
ments in the Municipality of Orchomenos, it was men-
tioned that the Municipality is open to proposals for
collaboration and owns lands on which photovoltaic
systems can be installed.
The Mayor of Karystos stated his satisfaction with the
way in which «PROTERGIA S.A.» responds to the needs
of the local community and spoke of the good col-
laboration between the Municipality and the com-
pany’s executives.
1. LOCAL AUTHORITIES
No particular positions were presented, as negotiations
between employees and the company’s Manage-
ment regarding their employment contracts are under
way. The employees expect that jobs will be maintained
during the particularly difficult period of the financial
crisis. During the time since last year’s Dialogue Forum,
namely in December 2012, the company’s Management
and the Union of Company Employees signed a new
agreement, under which the plant’s jobs and produc-
tion capacity are maintained, with substantial cost ra-
tionalisations introduced on a sustainable and long-term
basis.
The employees expressed their overall appreciation of
the company and their trust in it, together with their
hopes that this very good climate of collaboration will
continue. Additionally, the company and the Group in
general were asked to remain closely in touch with the
employees and their problems, as they have done so
far. The raise in employees’ earnings, which the com-
pany decided despite the financial crisis, was mentioned
with very positive comments.
