NEWS

03/04/2024

13:45

Dziemianowicz-Bąk on Proposed Changes for Nursery Caregivers: Thousand Zloty Bonus, Public Official Status, Additional Leave Days

- A few weeks ago, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft bill that will enable the government to create special programs, under which nursery caregivers will receive a gross bonus of one thousand zlotys to their salary starting from July, because supporting caregivers working in municipal nurseries is a priority for us, primarily in financial terms, but not only - said Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk at a press conference. - Together with Minister Aleksandra Gajewska, we have prepared a draft amendment to the act on the care of children up to three years of age, thanks to which, starting April 4th, the Day of the Young Child Caregiver will be introduced. This is a symbol, a gesture that has been called for by people performing this important profession, but it is not just a symbol and a gesture. It is also an opportunity to celebrate, it is also an opportunity to recognize individuals who stand out among their colleagues with a special bonus, award, decoration, or medal. Such decorations and awards can be granted by the minister responsible for family affairs, the voivodeship marshal, the village mayor, or the city mayor - she continued. - We also want, within the scope of the amendment to the act, for nursery caregivers to enjoy the status of public officials. This is a matter of work safety, it is a clear signal from the state to caregivers of the youngest children that they are important, that they should be protected, that they should be safe [...]. According to our project, two additional days of annual leave will be granted to every caregiver after five years of work - she further stated.