Tripoli:The National Council for Freedoms and Human Rights has announced its outright rejection of the Ministry of Finance’s proposed draft law on the unified salary scale. The Council emphasized that the proposal fails to consider the living conditions of public sector employees amid rising prices, declining purchasing power, and the depreciation of the national currency.
According to Libyan News Agency, the Council highlighted the necessity of unifying the salary system for administrative and financial reform. However, it stressed that such reform should be grounded in a human rights and social perspective, prioritizing human dignity and the right to an adequate standard of living over purely financial considerations.
The Council urged the House of Representatives to reject the draft law in its current form and called for a comprehensive review based on objective standards. These standards should account for the cost of living, price levels, and the basic needs of Libyan families to ensure wage fairness and equity among state sector employees.
Additionally, the Council encouraged a national dialogue involving employee representatives, trade unions, experts, and stakeholders to establish a fair salary system that considers professional differences and job responsibilities while protecting low-income earners from inflation.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to challenge the proposed legislation through legitimate channels and urged citizens and their representatives in the House of Representatives to oppose the law in its present form. It stressed the importance of a salary scale that guarantees fairness and the basic requirements for a dignified life.
In conclusion, the Council emphasized that salary system reform should achieve social justice, safeguard human dignity, and improve living conditions. It asserted that the dignity and rights of Libyan citizens must guide legislation and public policies, with a focus on their actual impact on citizens' lives.