The management at a Kronospan factory (belonging to the Austria-based manufacturer) has made a range of attempts to reduce the trade union influence. The IER Nezavisnost union has been protesting unfair labour practices like unhealthy working conditions, low wages of union members, long working hours, non-payment for sick leave and overtime, pressure and humiliation of union members. Late June the company dismissed ten union members with unjustified reasons.
English: http://www.industriall-union.org/ier-nezavisnost-of-serbia-fight-back-at-kronospan
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