Last weekend in Bitola, organized by the Independent Police Union (NSP), activities were held, attended by representatives from several trade union organizations from the region - including the Federation of Trade Unions 5th FORCE, as well as four independent trade unions from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. From Glasen Sindikat, Kristina Ampeva was present, in the role of Secretary General of 5th FORCE.
At the meetings, experiences were exchanged for more successful union organizing and representation of workers.
As part of the event, the First International Conference on "Union Hostage" was held, organized by the NSP.
Actively participated:
- the president of the Commission for Protection and Prevention of Discrimination,
- four police unions – members of the Balkan Police Union,
- representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
- representatives from the courts of appeal and the bar,
- Union of Trade Unions 5th FORCE,
- as well as a representative of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation – a spear.
The conclusions of the conference are aimed at respecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to membership, or non-membership, in a trade union (negative right to organize).
These positions were reviewed through the prism of domestic legislation, international conventions and more than 10 judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
The conclusions will be elaborated in detail and submitted to the competent ministries, institutions, as well as the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, with a request for their consistent acceptance and implementation.
