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1 M O N T H L Y B U L L E T I N Publication of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia Published: on a monthly base No. 8, AUGUST, 2014 CELEBRATED 2ND OF AUGUST- ILINDEN Laying wreaths of flowers at the monument of ASNOM in the park Zena Borec On the occasion of the great Macedonian national holiday August 2, Ilinden, which marks the 70th anniversary of ASNOM and 111 anniversary of Ilinden, a delegation of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia, led by the President of CCM, PhD Zivko Mitrevski on , laid wreaths of flowers at the monument of ASNOM in the park Zena Borec, at the monument of Nikola Karev, infront of the Parliament of RM and at the monument of Прес Metodija конференција Andonov Cento on the square Macedonia. At the monuments of ASNOM, Nikola Karev and Metodija Andonov Cento wreaths of flowers laid the President of the Republic of Macedonia, His Excellency Gjorgje Ivanov, representatives of the Government and the Parliament of RM, representatives of the General Staff of the Macedonian Army, members of the Association of veterans, representatives of political parties, the diplomatic corps in the country, NGOs etc. Laying wreaths of flowers at the monument of Metodija Andonov Cento on the Square Macedonia Laying wreaths of flowers at the monument of Nikola Karev infront of the Parliament of RM

2 CELEBRATED HARVEST END IN JSC ZK PELAGONIJA - BITOLA President Mitrevski and CEO Tomislav Davkov at the ceremony On large gathering with about 600 employees on , the day of the end of the harvest was officially celebrated in the largest company in the Republic of Macedonia, JSC ZK Pelagonija- Bitola. After the harvest of barley and oilseed rape the harvest activities have also ended. Before the staff, the management led by Mr. Cvetan Pandelevski had his address, specifically pointing out to the importance of this act of making investments and undertaken measures for development of this plant. By the CEO Tomislav Davkov cash prizes to the best workers have been awarded. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia, PhD Zivko Mitrevski who used this visit to define the date of signing of the amendments to the collective agreement, as well as the implementation of the measure for Occupational Health and Safety. The kind of celebration is being realized for the first time and is one of the series of measures that the new owners realize regarding the implementation of corporate social responsibility and care of employees. SECOND MODULE OF THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG UNION LEADERS 2014 Participants on the Academy for young union leaders On 23 and in the hotel "DESARET" - Ohrid, the second module of the Academy for young union leaders 2014 was held, organized by CCM and the Foundation "Friedrich Ebert", Office Macedonia. The program module was presented by PhD Todor Kalamatiev and the topics that were discussed have been related to the Labor Law, Procedure of employment and employment contracts. By the attendees a wide discussion has been opened on these issues and opinions and arguments "pro et contra" have been shared. At the end the knowledge acquired on the course of this module was assessed, and was concluded that it was successful. A general conclusion was reached that this kind and level of training of young union leaders is required for further proactive action and strengthening the trade union organization. WORKING VISIT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF CCM IN TUO STRUGA The President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia, PhD Zivko Mitrevski and the General Secretary, Angjelko Angjelkovski had a working visit to the trade union office in Struga. President Mitrevski with the General Secretary and the Coordinator of TUO Struga The visit was part of the campaign for Health and Safety at Work and the implementation of the collective agreements for the private sector on the territory of Struga. The Coordinator of TUO Struga, Radovan Ivanovski gave an overview of the current situation and activities of the trade union office. 2

3 MEETINGS WITH USAID REPRESENTATIVES YES NET- WORK - STRENGTHENING THE WORK OF LESC On , at the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia, President of CCM, PhD Zivko Mitrevski had a meeting with the Director of the Project "YES" USAID, Washington, PhD Michael Tetelman, Chief International Technical Adviser at the Education and Development Center (EDC). President Mitrevski with Michael Tetelman, Chief International Technical Adviser at the Center for Development & Education (EDC) The purpose of this meeting to discuss the proposals and ideas by CCM regarding activities that will strengthen the work of the local economic and social councils. President Mitrevski first gave an overview of the current situation and noted that:- SSM as a representative workers organization of in the country is designated to act for the promotion and practice of social dialogue in the interest of development of democratic relations and economic and social rights and interests of workers and their overall position in the society. For CCM, institutionalized, equitable and effective social dialogue plays an important role and represents a key factor in stabilizing social relationships and achieving better economic and developmental effects. It is the best way of gaining mutual trust, respect and tolerance of social partners and achieving social consensus, harmonization of social and economic processes, development of democratic relations, achievement of strategic planning and stabilization of the overall development of any society. Upon initiative of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia and the initiated campaign in 2013 to mark the celebration of First of May - the International Workers' Day, in the Republic of Macedonia an intensive ongoing process of developing social dialogue at the local level and the formation of local economic social councils has been started. This confirms the need to institutionalize the social dialogue, especially important for the local communities in terms of creation of social and economic policies that offer better prospects for all. Economic and Social Council, carrying out its advisory and consultative functions and after reaching consensus with the social partners contribute to the harmonization of the labor and the needs of the local community, thereby creating new jobs, reducing the number of unemployed and increase of employment, especially among the young population. We as a CCM are confident that the local economic and social councils will greatly improve conditions for identifying needs of the labor market between the private and public sector; recognize and make appropriate analyses of the interdependence of the educational system and labor market, the need for additional training and retraining of workers who have lost their jobs; and general will improve the living standards of the workers and citizens of the Republic of Macedonia. By the first half of 2014 in the Republic of Macedonia 9 local economic and social councils have been formed and agreements with the mayors of the municipalities of Veles and Resen for establishment of such councils in these cities have been made. 3

4 LESC Strumica LESC Bitola LESC Gostivar LESC Gazi Baba LESC Skopje President Mitrevski regarding the future challenges and difficulties that have occur during the operation of the LESC, has noted that more should be done with regard to: 1. Highlight the importance of the role of mayors in providing support for the initiatives taken by LESC; 2. Education of the mayors on the importance and necessity of formation and functioning of LESC; 3. Background analyzes to align the needs of the labor market with education; 4. Meeting of social partners from all municipalities where LESC have been established- at least 2 times a year in order to evaluate the work done and exchange of experiences; 5. All participants to complete questionnaires and surveys, by which the process will be made vibrant and will contribute to development of the needs of LESC for their better functioning; 6. To put greater importance in the media during the sessions of LESC; 7. Greater collaboration with the Employment Service Agency- ESA and others. The Director of the Project "YES", USAID, Washington, PhD Michael Tetelman has noted that "USAID" participates in the establishment of the local economic and social councils in the Republic of Macedonia with the project: "Youth Network for Employability Skills" (Network "YES"), with the third component of the "publicprivate dialogue." The goal is to expand the education of young people, including workers. The idea is the local ESC to represent a forum for exchange of views and proposing initiatives of interest to the local communities, to open a competition between municipalities in terms of achievements that will increase the motivation of greater work in LESCs. At the end of the meeting was concluded that it is necessary another conference to be held on which mayors from more municipalities where LESC are not formed to be invited in order to get acquainted with the need, importance and achievements in the municipalities where LESCs function. 4

5 REGIONAL TRADE UNION SUBSIDIARIES AND OFFICES RTUO Tetovo A meeting with former employees from "Polet" Tetovo in bankruptcy. RTUO Skopje Participation in a two-day seminar in hotel Arka organized by ILO on the subject of motherhood and fatherhood at workplace and improving the environment that supports family through better motherhood protection. Working visit of JSC GIM, JSC ELEM and the Central Registry of RM. RTUO Ohrid Working visit of the President Mitrevski and General Secretary Angjelkovski on the private textile factory "ZABET" LLC Orovnik fashion clothing, Ohrid, chemical factory "ANDROS" Ltd., Inc. "Hotel Metropol" hotel Riviera, hotel DESARET, LTH "Foundry" LLC and the Public Institution National Park Galichica Ohrid. RTUO Veles Working visit of PSS Babuna Veles and the textile factory Stobi and Dido Group. Given legal assistance to employees in a the factory in Veles by the agriculture union with cooperation of RTUO Veles. RTUO Kumanovo Meetings and contacts with employees in the Local Self Government and PE Water Supply Kumanovo. Participation in the workshop organized by the Employment Agency and attended by representatives from Germany and Lithuania. RTUO Prilep Working visit of the President of CCM, PhD Zivko Mitrevski of the subsidiary Crn Bor Prilep and Vitaminka Prilep. Meetings with employees from Inc. Tobacco Prilep and Prilep Eurokompozit. RTUO Kavadarci Working visit of the winery "Tikvesh" and ZP Inc. "DG-Tikvesh" Kavadarci. Meeting with the workers from MIK Kavadarci. Given legal protection. RTUO Delcevo Meetings and given legal assistance to employees and union members in the Health Centre "Goce Delchev ","Granit" JSC and municipality of Delcevo. TUO Gostivar A new trade union organization in the utility company Gostivar was established and held meeting with the new leadership and the union of SUTKOZ. Participation on a one-day seminar of LESC Gostivar titled: the Analysis of the labor market for the region of Gostivar. TUO Kicevo Prepared a complaint and lawsuit of employee from Inc. Tajmiste Kicevo due to termination of employment. TUO Strumica A meeting and given legal protection of employees from IGM "Elenica" from Strumica. Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia Str. 12ta Makedonska Brigada 2a, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia Contact: ,