Wolt couriers in Serbia demand higher wages and better working conditions
Wolt couriers in Belgrade are fighting for better working conditions.
Wolt couriers in Belgrade are fighting for better working conditions.
Contents: Labour
“A six-hour workday is optimal”: psychologist Sarita Bradaš talks about shorter workweeks
Two centuries have passed since it became clear that shorter working hours make workers happier and more satisfied and reduce injuries at work. Today in Serbia, we are far from the proclaimed eight-hour workday, but that shouldn't stop us from debating contemporary trends of shortening of workweek, which we talked about with psychologist Sarita Bradaš.
Two centuries have passed since it became clear that shorter working hours make workers happier and more satisfied and reduce injuries at work. Today in Serbia, we are far from the proclaimed eight-hour workday, but that shouldn’t stop us from debating contemporary trends of shortening of workweek, which we talked about with psychologist Sarita Bradaš.
Salaries of as many as six of the thirteen categories of employees in education fall below the minimum salary
At a press conference, the Independent Trade Union of Teachers of Vojvodina presented illegalities in the calculation of salaries in education.
At a press conference, the Independent Trade Union of Teachers of Vojvodina presented illegalities in the calculation of salaries in education.
On Labour Day union will protest in front of Yura factory in Leskovac
This May 1, the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia will organize a protest in front of the Yura factory in Leskovac.
This May 1, the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia will organize a protest in front of the Yura factory in Leskovac.
Croatia: the first union of workers in non-profit organizations in the region formed
The SKUPA trade union, which will allow unionizing of persons active in civil society and non-profit organizations, has recently been established in Croatia.
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Working from home: supervision, control and the need to protect workers’ privacy
The number of people working from home increased during the pandemic. Employers have quickly resorted to modern tools for monitoring and supervising workers, which creates the need for legal regulation and clear moves by unions to protect the rights of workers working from home.
The number of people working from home increased during the pandemic. Employers have quickly resorted to modern tools for monitoring and supervising workers, which creates the need for legal regulation and clear moves by unions to protect the rights of workers working from home.
Building and Wood Workers International: The Serbian government shouldn’t allow investors to behave like this
Representatives of the Building and Wood Workers International believe that the Government of Serbia should do much more to protect the human and workers' rights of foreign workers in Serbia.
Representatives of the Building and Wood Workers International believe that the Government of Serbia should do much more to protect the human and workers’ rights of foreign workers in Serbia.
Platform work in East-Central Europe: reporting and organising in an emerging field
ELMO invited researchers, journalists, activists and artists to discuss reporting and researching gig work in the CEE region as well as organizing in this emerging field.
ELMO invited researchers, journalists, activists and artists to discuss reporting and researching gig work in the CEE region as well as organizing in this emerging field.
Serbia: World Day for Decent Work celebrated with no optimism
"There has long been no dignified work or dignified life for the largest number of workers in Serbia."
“There has long been no dignified work or dignified life for the largest number of workers in Serbia.”
Digital platform workers’ trade union established in Croatia
Workers engaged at Uber, Bolt, Glovo and similar platforms formed a trade union to fight for the rights guaranteed by the Labour Law of the Republic of Croatia.
Workers engaged at Uber, Bolt, Glovo and similar platforms formed a trade union to fight for the rights guaranteed by the Labour Law of the Republic of Croatia.
Minimum wage should be the exception, not the rule
While we are waiting for the decision on the amount of the minimum labour price for the next year, let's remind ourselves what the actual value of minimum wage is and what it should really represent.
While we are waiting for the decision on the amount of the minimum labour price for the next year, let’s remind ourselves what the actual value of minimum wage is and what it should really represent.
Geox leaves Serbia, the sacked workers protest
This morning, roughly 150 workers of the company protested to express dissatisfaction with their dismissals and the general attitude the management expressed towards them when Geox decided to close its plants in Vranje.
This morning, roughly 150 workers of the company protested to express dissatisfaction with their dismissals and the general attitude the management expressed towards them when Geox decided to close its plants in Vranje.
Geox packs its machines and leaves Serbia?
The Italian company Geox is ready to leave the city of Vranje after operating five years in Serbia and sack 1,200 people, writes Danas.
The Italian company Geox is ready to leave the city of Vranje after operating five years in Serbia and sack 1,200 people, writes Danas.
Gig economy on the rise in Eastern European countries. First labour organizations and unions of platform workers appear
Platform workers in Eastern European countries face similar problems like their colleagues in Serbia. Does the forming of the first trade unions and other workers' organizations suggest a possibility of international organizing?
Platform workers in Eastern European countries face similar problems like their colleagues in Serbia. Does the forming of the first trade unions and other workers’ organizations suggest a possibility of international organizing?
Mario Reljanović: Amendments to the Law on Simplified Work Engagement on Seasonal Jobs exceed my worst expectations
Labour law expert Mario Reljanović believes that the draft law meant to regulate the working conditions of seasonal workers contains "meaningless" norms and does not improve workers’ rights.
Labour law expert Mario Reljanović believes that the draft law meant to regulate the working conditions of seasonal workers contains “meaningless” norms and does not improve workers’ rights.
Workplace safety compromised during the pandemic
COVID-19 deepened threats to employees' safety and health at work in Serbia, labour unions warn.
COVID-19 deepened threats to employees’ safety and health at work in Serbia, warn labour unions.
What kind of problems do IT workers in Serbia face?
Growth of the domestic IT industry brings forward issues of labour rights in the sector. What kind of problems do IT workers face and how can they be solved?
Growth of the domestic IT industry brings forward issues of labour rights in the sector. What kind of problems do IT workers face and how can they be solved?
What will the amendments to the Law on financial support for families with children bring: it could have been better
The most important positive change to the Law on financial Support for families with children is the one regarding the legal rights of mothers of children with disabilities. However, self-employed, unemployed and economically inactive mothers remain unprotected by law.
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What will the law on seasonal work bring to women who are employed to clean, tidy up and care for children and the elderly?
"Part time workers will be equal in disenfranchisement and exploitation of their work."
“Part time workers will be equal in disenfranchisement and exploitation of their work.”
Workers Organizing in the Digital Age – Outlooks for the (near) future
The increased digitalization of labor presents a whole new set of challenges from the legislative and labor organizing perspective. Companies use sophisticated software to monitor their employees, but workers can also utilize software in their struggle for labor rights and a more equitable economy.
The increased digitalization of labor presents a whole new set of challenges from the legislative and labor organizing perspective. Companies use sophisticated software to monitor their employees, but workers can also utilize software in their struggle for labor rights and a more equitable economy.
Thousands of people supports freelancers. Negotiations with the Government announced for Monday
Online workers held a protest on Saturday in front of the National Assembly of Serbia. The authorities accepted invitation to negotiations, stated Miran Pogačar, president of the Association of Internet Workers (URI). Members of URI added that this is a small victory and that they will continue to fight.
Online workers held a protest on Saturday in front of the National Assembly of Serbia. The authorities accepted invitation to negotiations, stated Miran Pogačar, president of the Association of Internet Workers (URI). Members of URI added that this is a small victory and that they will continue to fight.
