In spite of the revolt of independent organizations and unions in the public sector (teachers’ unions, medical professions, police unions, see our dispatch No. 090956), the Confederation of Lithuanian Trade Unions, LPSK, the largest union in the country with over 100,000 members, finally signed the national agreement. Its general secretary, Arturas Cerniauskas, said he didn’t necessarily approve the content of the text but now has ways to “control the government.” Indeed, the agreement forces the government to consult the signatories before presenting proposals to Parliament or implementing social measures. Besides, to encourage unions to sign, the government finally gave up amendments to the Labor Code (making wage cuts easier) which weren’t approved by the Tripartite Council including the State and the social partners.
, finally signed the national agreement. Its general secretary, Arturas Cerniauskas, said he didn’t necessarily approve the content of the text but now has ways to “control the government.” Indeed, the agreement forces the government to consult the signatories before presenting proposals to Parliament or implementing social measures. Besides, to encourage unions to sign, the government finally gave up amendments to the Labor Code (making wage cuts easier) which weren’t approved by the Tripartit
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