EPSU raises concerns over situation of Albanian energy workers and their union

The Albanian affiliated union Trade Union Federation of Industrial Workers of Albania (FSPSIH) informed EPSU of the worsening social climate in the energy sector. Dismissals, violations of trade union rights, job losses and bad faith negotiations over the collective agreement are amongst those. EPSU raised the issue with the Albanian ministers and the Albanian Power Company (KESH).

For more information, read our letter to Mr Genc RULI, Minister of Economy and Energy of Albania:

2007 EPSU letter support Albania

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