Ukrainian maritime trade unions and employers agree on cooperation
For the first time in Ukraine, employers and trade unions of the maritime industry agreed to work together, press center of Odessa Commercial Sea Port informs. On 2 April the Federation of Employers of Ukraine and the Trade Union of Maritime Transport Workers of Ukraine signed a Memorandum on Partnership and Cooperation.
The parties agreed on joint participation in the elaboration of sectoral programs for economic and social development, and other legal documents. Trade unions and employers will jointly promote a favorable investment, legal and economic conditions for the effective operation of the maritime industry enterprises and potential investors. Besides, joint materials in order to respond to the current situation and current problems of the maritime industry as part of the interaction will be prepared. Unions will share a reference and analytical information with employers and conduct various joint activities, including research, conferences, round tables, press conferences, etc.
Employers and trade unions have also agreed that the consolidation of efforts of both sides is very important during the industry reformation.
Also, the parties formed a joint body - Bilateral Social and Economic Council in the field of maritime transport which will carry out advisory and harmonization functions.