SIGNED COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF ENERGY IN R. MACEDONIA

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11/20/2014

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The Independent syndicate of workers in energy sector of Macedonia and the Association of Employers of energy sector in the Organization of Employers of Macedonia, today in the Economic Chamber of Macedonia signed the Collective agreement that regulates the rights and obligations of the social partners in this area.

The purpose of this Collective agreement is to apply international labour standards, to equalize the working conditions at branch level and to establish a framework of rights for the employees. This will maintain fair competition between employers in times when it is most needed for job security and working conditions in the sector, promote social rights and healthy working environment.

Слика 2: Социјалните партнери по потпишувањето ан КД за енергетикаCapture 2: Social partners

"We firmly stand on the conclusion that the real social dialogue has no alternative and only through its continuity all open issues can be resolved," said Mr. Werner Hengst, President of the Association for energetic which is a part of the Employers organization of Macedonia.

The President of the Independent syndicate of workers in energy sector, Mr. Robert Simonoski expressed satisfaction with the signing of the agreement. He noted that with this act economic and social rights of workers in energy sector are verified and protected.

According to him, this is a proof for establishing socially responsible partnerships by implementation of European standards for work safety and it clearly confirms the social economic responsibility of the members and signatories to this collective agreement.


The Employers and the Independent syndicate, together noted that with this event the social partners have expressed mutual understanding and they have shown interest for rights and responsibilities implementation, regarding the working conditions, salaries, reimbursement, and work safety.

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