Tariceanu: Excessive salary increases for professors would affect inflation

The prime minister was present at the opening of the new school year at a school in Mogosoaia, near Bucharest. Tariceanu told professors a hike in their salaries would mean a return to a time when 40 percent increases were enacted yet high inflation would wipe out any gains.

The prime minister reminded professors who complained about their small salaries that the paychecks are accompanied by subsidies. A proposal submitted by the Education Commission and approved by the Chamber of Deputies shows that salaries of university professors should go up 5 percent starting October 1 this year.

A 15 percent increase was approved for other staff in universities while a 10 percent increase was agreed for professors outside university studies.