Lithuania
Radical and negative changes to the labour code will debated in parliament on 24 November and unions will be mobilising again in protest following their demonstrations in September. If approved the changes will make it easier and cheaper for employers to dismiss workers as well as relaxing the rules on fixed-term work and reducing benefits for working parents. The unions have been running a campaign under the banner: "No to slavery at work".
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Trade unions from all sectors came together on 10 September to protest against government plans to change the labour code. Under the banner "No to slavery at work", trade unions made clear their opposition to radical reforms that will undermine many basic employment and trade union rights. If implemented the changes will mean more precarious working conditions, pressure to work longer hours and worsening provision for working parents. EPSU sent a letter of protest to the Lithuanian government. Read more at > EPSU
The main trade union confederations organized a demonstration in Bucharest on 16 March in protest at changes to the labour code prepared by the government, in consultation with the IMF and the employers. The changes include: no collective agreements at national level, cross-sectoral or sectoral; greater possibilities to use temporary contracts; discretionary lay offs, decided unilaterally by the employer, without prior notice; and pay and conditions set unilaterally by employers. The confederations are collecting signatures for a general strike that could be organized in April-May this year
