Tag: unions
Economy 09.04.23 | 09:01

Union warns that Bechtel will be allowed to overwork its employees

The SSM association of unions strongly criticized the proposals for new laws that are proposed in an urgent procedure before the Parliament, to facilitate the large Bechtel highway project. One of the laws would allow the company to ask for more than 8 hours of overtime per week from its workers and...
Macedonia 05.04.22 | 14:11

Public sector unions will hold a two days strike at the end of the week

The UPOZ union, which represents public sector employees, announced a strike on Thursday and Friday, for two hours each day – between 10 and 12. This comes on the heels of the announcement from the SONK union of public teachers that they will enter into a strike beginning on the 11th. Inflation...
Economy 01.05.20 | 17:28

Under pressure from both the unions and the employers, the Government tweaks its stimulus rules again

Under dual pressure, from the unions and the employers, the Government again tweaked the terms and conditions of its stimulus package. Under the latest plan, companies will be able to claim stimulus money provided they don’t reduce their workforce in April and at least two more months after the...
Macedonia 02.10.19 | 10:46

Police union strike will include roadblocks

Police unions in Macedonia are protesting across the country, demanding a 25 percent hike in the salaries and greater union rights in the prison and forestry police units. Protesting officers plan to block city streets. The Independent Union of the police forces cites increased cost of living as the...
Balkans 02.10.19 | 10:34

Unions bring Greece to a standstill

Greece is blocked with a major strike of its unions that covers public transportation, shipping and the press. Trains, ferries and buses stopped early on Tuesday morning and will not resume operations for 24 hours. Teachers, doctors and nurses are also expected to strike, but only for a few hours. Unions...

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