RUSSIA GOVERNMENT MULLS ROLE OF TRADE UNIONS, AS INACTIVITY CRITICISED IN TRADE UNION
January 1st, 2016
The Russian government is reviewing the role of independent trade unions in the country, highlighting their current weak position within Russian textile industry.
Officials within the Russian ministry of industry and trade told WTiN.com that reforms under consideration may include the expanding their functions beyond workplace liaison to giving them the right to be consulted and have influence over proposed laws that affect the domestic textile and light industry.
Draft proposals should be released this year, said the official, who requested anonymity.
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