Representatives of plant-level unions discussed joint strategies to protect workers’ rights at Inter-IKEA Industry factories. The meeting took place at the headquarters of Solidarnost. The common issues the unions discussed were: wages, retirement programs, seniority benefits, and occupational health and safety preventive fund. The representatives think that to solve these issues an open dialogue with national management and negotiations are needed.
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