NCCnovel Chapter 542: Advancement of Safeguard Measures
Chapter 542: Advancement of Safeguard Measures
The statistical work went smoothly. In just one week, the statistical work of 410,000 laid-off and retired workers in the city was completed.
As soon as the specific number of people and amount came out, Qi Tongwei approved the payment of the first installment of more than 90 million yuan with a stroke of his pen.
In 98, bank cards were still a rare thing, passbooks were rarely used, and people were accustomed to keeping their wealth at home, so payments were made in cash.
Distributing cash has always been a method used by many companies. It is friendly, uplifting, and gives people hope in life. Qi Tongwei thinks it is a good idea. Of course, there is another main reason. The bank cannot charge any fees for distributing cash in this way.
Don’t underestimate the small handling fee. For ordinary people, it is a day’s food ration.
In order to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation, Qi Tongwei also emphasized to the two deputies in charge of the matter that they must ensure that the security fund reaches the workers intact.
The distribution method is to allocate funds one level at a time. The municipal government allocates funds to districts and counties, and the districts and counties allocate funds to streets or enterprises. The specific amount depends on the current situation of the enterprises. Some enterprises exist in name only, so the funds can only be allocated to streets.
When the money was distributed, the entire Beishan City was plunged into a sea of cheers, just like the New Year.
Although 220 yuan is not a lot, it is enough to support their family and allow them to live like a human being.
"Well, Yuanbao, I'm right, right?"
Lao Huo Yang Yuanbao, who had just received money from the street office, was still excited and couldn't help himself.
To be honest, since they were laid off, they haven't seen so much money in their hands for a long time, especially Lao Huo and his wife. With 440 yuan, if they spend it frugally, they can buy new clothes for the whole family before the New Year. This winter will no longer be as cold as in previous years.
Yang Yuanbao clutched the money, extremely excited, but then he sighed, "I regret it."
Lao Huo was puzzled. "What are you regretting? If you think the money is too much, then don't give it to me."
"What? I regret not talking to the mayor the last time I saw him. I would have said: Mayor, you are a high-ranking official."
"Go away, do I need to tell you that?" Lao Huo pushed Yang Yuanbao, and Yang Yuanbao happily hooked his arm around Lao Huo, and the two chased and played in the street to vent their excitement.
While they were playing around, the two were stopped by a beautiful woman.
Looking at the camera and microphone, the two men knew that this was a TV station, even though they had never seen pork.
"Can I interview you two?"
The two looked at each other and readily agreed, "Of course, can you see it all over the city?"
The female reporter laughed and said, "Not to mention the whole city, the whole province can see it."
Lao Huo knew a lot and immediately blurted out, "Are you from the provincial TV station?"
The female reporter nodded and said, "Yes, we are from the provincial Hanjiang Satellite TV station. My last name is Ye."
The female reporter is named Ye Mei. She came here specifically for an interview after learning that Beishan City will be the first city to implement the basic security fund before the policy is implemented.
Lao Huo straightened his tattered clothes and messy hair, and said, "Reporter Ye, please ask."
Ye Mei waved her hand, and the camera behind her started working.
"Comrade worker, may I ask your name?"
"Li...Li Quanhuo, everyone calls me Lao Huo." When it really started, Lao Huo became nervous again.
"Master Li, don't be nervous. Let's just chat like we're friends." Ye Mei immediately handed the microphone to Yang Yuanbao. "Comrade worker, what's your name?"
"My name is Yang Yuanbao, and I'm a co-worker with Lao Huo." Yang Yuanbao became very confident.
"It's Master Yang." Ye Mei nodded. "I just saw both masters receive their wages. Are both of them laid-off workers?"
The two looked at Ye Mei, then looked at the camera, and nodded, "Yes, we all are."
Ye Mei continued to ask, "How long have you two been laid off?"
"Two years." Lao Huo felt a little lacking in confidence, with a look of inferiority on his face.
Everyone knows what being laid off means. It means unemployment, no income, and being inferior to others.
"Can you tell me about your experiences in the past two years?" Ye Mei handed the microphone back to Lao Huo.
Lao Huo hesitated, "This... there's nothing much to say."
Ye Mei counseled, "Actually, we can see that today the government is already implementing safeguards for the vast majority of laid-off workers. I believe things will get even better in the future, but I think the suffering of the past should also be shared with the public, so that they know that our great workers have shouldered untold responsibilities and obligations for this country."
It seemed that Ye Mei's words had taken effect, and Lao Huo began to talk about the grievances he had suffered over the years.
An extremely ordinary yet extraordinary past is revealed.
The transformation of the national economy and the dust stirred up by the wheels of history fell on these workers like a mountain, suffocating them.
From a proud state-owned enterprise worker to a social wanderer who has trouble feeding his family, the feeling of confusion, helplessness, and the need to survive at all costs can make a person almost collapse.
Perhaps only those middle-aged men in later generations who are unemployed after the age of 35 can understand this.
As he spoke, Lao Huo became emotional and tears began to flow unconsciously.
"We are really trying our best to survive. Fortunately, the country saw us and sent us a good mayor. Thank you so much."
Lao Huo suddenly knelt on the ground, holding up the money he had received and hitting the ground with his head.
The news was broadcast on the provincial TV station without any deletions.
The provincial party committee was shocked.
At the provincial party committee standing committee meeting, all the standing committee members watched the report with extremely heavy hearts.
Pei Yihong sighed and said, "Comrades, we must accelerate and deepen reform. Director Zhu has repeatedly proposed the goal of lifting state-owned enterprises out of difficulties within three years in public. We at Hanjiang should actively respond to this."
Governor Zheng Bingyi also said: "Everyone is aware of our current difficulties. Beishan, Tianzhou, Wenshan and other six cities have a glorious history. Their historical responsibility has ended. Now it is our turn to lend a hand and let them join us in entering the new century.
I suggest that we treat this as a key task, and that our provincial party committee go down to the grassroots and provide targeted support.”
Zhao Anbang agreed, "I agree. Beishan City is the most difficult, so I will be responsible for it."
Pei Yihong smiled, knowing that Zhao Anbang was worried about the two young men.
Yu Huabei, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, also took the initiative to accept the order. "I came from Wenshan. Wenshan has not developed well in recent years, and I have a share of responsibility. Let me take charge of Wenshan and complete my unfinished mission."
Next, several provincial party committee leaders rushed to take up the designated tasks.
Pei Yihong nodded secretly in satisfaction. "Everyone's designated support is designated support. My opinion is that the city's leadership team should be the main body. We should not interfere arbitrarily. Of course, appropriate corrections are no problem."
With everyone's approval, Pei Yihong moved on to the next topic, "Now let's move on to the next topic, regarding the arrival of the Ningchuan Municipal Party Committee Secretary..."
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