Monday, 27 April 2009
In line with the Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia, the RA Government, the Armenian Trade Unions Confederation and the All-Republican Union of Armenian Employers signed a collective agreement on extra guarantees and joint action for the streamlining of welfare- and employment-related relations. The agreement was signed by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, President of the Armenian Trade Unions Confederation Edward Tumasyan and Chairman of the All-Republican Union of Armenian Employers Arsen Ghazaryan.
The collective agreement provides for sustainable development of social and employment-related relations which in turn will promote employment, dignified labor, social partnership and social cohesion throughout the country.
The agreement is supposed to help design and implement labor- and social protection-related policies, ensure broader social partnership participation, as well as build up institutional and functional capacity for domestic employers and trade unions.
To ensure proper compliance with contractual obligations, a special commission will be set up on the principle of parity.
Extending congratulations on the signing of the agreement, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said in particular: “This is a long-awaited arrangement which stems from numerous key principles stipulated in international conventions. It is supposed to provide for cohesion in our joint action. We thereby undertake to cooperate and hold consultations on a regular basis. This is a burning issue, especially as seen against the background of the ongoing global crisis as employment grows into the threat number one all over the world. Social tensions tend to grow amidst declining economy, and this very factor gives extra significance to this agreement. Today’s signing indicates that the parties are well aware of the threats facing Armenia and are prepared to address these serious problems with joint efforts and coordinated policy.”
The Prime Minister appreciated the contribution made by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to the drafting of this collective agreement.
The signing of the agreement was appreciated either by Edward Tumasyan, Arsen Ghazaryan and RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Hambardzumyan.
The All-Republican Collective Agreement will be effective up till June 30, 2012.
