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THE SIGNED GENERAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT CONFIRMED THE EXISTENCE OF SOCIAL DIALOGUE, A POSSIBILITY ASCERTAINED FOR SOCIAL AGREEMENT AND SOCIAL TREATY

GENERAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FINALLY SIGNED




Belgrade, May 2008
Serbian representative Trade Unions UBU ‘’Nezavisnost’’ and the ‘’CATUS’’ signed a historical agreement with Serbian Employers Union and thereby jointly stressed they were willing to assume responsibility for the development of industrial relations in Serbia. The gathered unionists, government representatives and Serbian Employers Union were very satisfied at the 1st May Convention ‘’Democracy, that is dialogue’’, which took place in the ‘’SAVA’’ Center, Belgrade, because they lived up to see the signing of the General C.A. which waited for over two and a half years to be an impetus to the development of collective bargaining for all those who work and live in Serbia.

The President of UBU ‘’Nezavisnost’’, B. Canak, especially highlighted that the General Collective Agreement was the first indication of responsibility of trade unions and employers and a redistribution of the transition burden of Serbian society and economy. This is also a civil advancement in which mature, responsible people accept all obligations verified by their signatures. In order that the G.C.A. fulfills expectations, its strict application is necessary and its performance and observance depend on trade union and its members.
The President of the ‘’CATUS’’, Lj. Orbovic, presented a difficult and long-lasting negotiations that brought about the signing of the G.C.A. as the ultimate result. Three-party and two-party systems must be a base for developing social dialogue, and ‘’CATUS’’ will continue to give support to all negotiations and agreements being of interest to Serbian employees. Cherishing the dialogue culture and tolerance will define the status of employers and employees as well, with the view of improving employee standard of living and operating performance of companies.
Those present were addressed by the President of Serbia, Boris Tadic, who stressed that it was possible to find harmonic solutions for the development of Serbian society and that the misunderstandings could be overcome. Historical and social problems, being present at this time, could be resolved only through actions and acts. Historical elections will take place very soon, not only for people but for individuals too, therefore, one has to expose himself to temptation and danger, seek solutions on that way, and everything in view of responsibility for the future of our children. An expressed diversity of views considering the way Serbia should follow, were based on failures, omissions and mistakes dating way back from Milosevic’s time. Serbian society has an opportunity and one has to take advantage of it. We have discussed the possibilities of social agreement and social treaty. Therefore, results can be attained, but one needs understanding and it is necessary to advance forward and make an effort to solve problems.

The 1st May Convention ‘’Democracy, that is dialogue’’ ended with formal signing of the General Collective Agreement and those who gathered set out throughout Serbia to convey a good and encouraging news that the G.C.A. has been signed.

 
     
 
 
 
 
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