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Romanian Unions, Employers Refuse To Meet With PM Regarding Protests

Romania's major trade union confederations and most employers' organizations have announced they will not meet with Prime Minister Emil Boc on Tuesday in the National Social Dialog Council, which will convene in the wake of four days of protests in Bucharest and many other cities.
Romanian Unions, Employers Refuse To Meet With PM Regarding Protests
Mediafaxfoto - MediafaxRadu Bostan
17 ian. 2012, 15:13, English

The unions are unhappy that none of their demands with regard to social dialog, labor legislation, collective layoffs, minimum wage and pension laws have been met. They also point out that the Council has no schedule for Tuesday.

Employers’ organizations UGIR-1903, Conpirom, Patronatul Roman and UNPR have joined the unions in boycotting the Council, arguing that it is only for show, given the recent unrest. However, ACPR, another organization, will attend the meeting, its vice-president Dan Matei Agathon announced.

Prime Minister Boc said he regrets the unions’ decision, but hopes they will take part in future meetings. He added that he cannot promise salary or pension raises, only economic stability.