Lithuania should compete through higher value, not cheaper labour
Whenever discussions begin in Lithuania about increasing the minimum monthly wage (MMW), the same arguments inevitably resurface: it…
ORLEN Group European Works Council Discusses Strategy 2035 and Elects New Leadership
At the ORLEN Group European Works Council (EWC) meeting held in Warsaw on 22–25 June, participants discussed the…
EESC adopts opinion on EU Inc.: Lithuanian representative Jurga Subačiūtė-Žemaitienė highlights investment in people and social dialogue
On 15 July, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted its opinion on the European Commission’s EU…
The XXI Government Programme through the eyes of workers’ representatives
On 14 July, the Seimas of Lithuania will consider the Programme of the Twenty-First Government. The programme places strong…
Defending European values: the power of civil society
On 6–7 July, Sofia University in Bulgaria hosted the international seminar “In Defence of European Values: The Power…
Trade Unions: Quality Public Services – a Foundation of a Strong State
On 23 June, marking the International Day of Public Service, the Lithuanian Healthcare Workers’ Trade Union, the Lithuanian…
30th Anniversary Lithuanian Industrial Workers’ Family Sports Games Bring Together More Than 800 Participants
On 13–14 June, the seaside town of Šventoji hosted the 30th Anniversary Lithuanian Industrial Workers’ Family Sports Games.…
Cyprus presidency priorities discussed in Nicosia: focus on social dialogue, wages and climate challenges
On 2–3 June, in Nicosia, Cyprus, Jurga Subačiūtė-Žemaitienė, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Industry Trade Union Federation and member…
Seminar in Tallinn focuses on just transition and workers’ protection
On 27–28 May, an ETUC seminar on Just Transition in Central and Eastern Europe took place in Tallinn,…
Trade unions and environmentalists call for the EU Water Framework Directive not to be weakened
The Lithuanian Industry Trade Union Federation, together with environmental organisations, has addressed the country’s leaders and responsible institutions,…
On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work – focusing on the psychosocial well-being of industrial workers
April 28 marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and the International Workers’ Memorial Day.…
At the Baltic Trade Union Forum – on improvement of employee rights protection mechanisms
On March 31, an international event dedicated to strengthening employee representation and developing social dialogue in the Baltic…