COVID-19, Social Dialogue, North Macedonia

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Apr. 06, 2021

12 March 2021 EPSU Constituency meeting Central Europe

EPSUs’ Central European and Western Balkan Constituency of unions: vaccinations, vaccinations...

The pandemic is causing high numbers of infections, hospitalisations and death in the countries of the constituency.

Feb. 17, 2021

The 4 EPSU Constituencies meet in January and February 2021

The impact of the pandemic on public service workers – meeting over 120 union leaders in Central and Eastern Europe constituencies

The union leaders met to discuss how the pandemic and the measures to contain it are effecting workers during several events.

May. 08, 2020

2020 EPSU Collective Bargaining News May 09

Unions secures reversal of plan to suspend allowances

North Macedonia

The SSM trade union federation has successfully negotiated a reversal of government plans to suspend the payment of allowances to public service workers during April and May. The plan was part of COVID-19 emergency measures and would have applied to a wide range of payments related to length of service, night work, annual and other leave, retirement and severance. The federation welcomed the change, underlining how social dialogue can work even in emergency situations.

May. 05, 2020

On the eve of the EU-Western Balkans Summit, EPSU calls on both sides to ensure fair and sustained development for all

In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic such measures are needed more than ever.

Apr. 12, 2019

Presidium of the 4. Congress RETUN-SEE in Belgrade, 11 April 2019 - EPSU GS joins energy unions South East Europe

Energy unions South East Europe consider climate change, restructuring and bargaining

With all the countries of South East Europe being members of the Energy Community, the impact of European Union energy policies is felt beyond the borders of the EU.

May. 16, 2018

EPSU position on the EU’s Western Balkans Strategy: strengthen collective bargaining, build independent high quality public administrations and institutions and invest in public services

The Western Balkan strategy of the European Commission is a significant step in providing positive prospects for the workers and people of these countries

Feb. 16, 2017

Social dialogue, pay rise campaign, organising discussed in Central European constituency

What does it take to make the union stronger ? Actively addressing workers’ issues, reputation and dedication of trade union shopstewards and union leadership and of course more members.