Labour peace is facing serious risks, adding another challenge to the economy’s path, particularly concerning negotiations for the renewal of sectoral agreements in the construction industry and pending labour issues in the energy sector. Trade unions in the energy sector have already been authorized by their members to take action if necessary. Meanwhile, other unions have requested the Ministry of Labour’s mediation service regarding the renewal of the collective agreement in the construction industry, affecting 40,000 employees, to officially declare an impasse.
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