Sindicaliștii din Apărare acuză contractele oferite extern

Employees in Romania's defense industry are protesting against the government's preference for foreign contracts over local producers. The IAR Ghimbav union is dissatisfied with the lack of salary adjustments for inflation while executive compensation has increased significantly. They claim that despite negotiations, salary increases have been blocked by government decisions. The union expresses concern over the low workload at IAR, despite Romania's substantial military spending. They criticize the government's military equipment purchases from foreign suppliers, highlighting the historical role of IAR in producing military helicopters. The union calls for better support for local defense industries amid ongoing protests against the state's procurement policies.