B.S.P.SH. Union of Independent Trade Unions of Albania December 2009 Torino ITC-ILO Add. Rr.Kavajes, ish –ndermarrja Gjeologjike, Tirane Tel/Fax: +35542452690 Email: bspsh@albmail.com

Presentation of B.S.P.SH. Protestation - Dialogue Established at 20 March 1991 in the middle of the fire against communist system The General strike of 16 May 1991 made possible the debacle of dictatorial regiment in Albania It is the most important confederation in our country which fights for peace, stability and for the social progress conditions of the Albanian workers In its politics is abstained in social dialogue, with the strategy: Dialogue – Protestation Protestation - Dialogue

B.S.P.SH Negotiation Through Collective and Individual negotiation has done possible the solution of social problems at national, regional and enterprise level. In both public and private sectors it negotiate for the freedom and human rights protection, decent wages, safety and health conditions BSPSH has undersigned : 18 Collective Agreements at national level 250 Agreements at second level Act-agreements with Albanian Government

International Relations At June 2002 it was accepted with full rights member at ITUC At March 2007 it was accepted like observer at ETUC 18 Trade Union Federations are members of respective International and European Trade Unions Very good relations with ILO Strategically Allied are: AFL-CIO Solidarinost Italian Confederations: CISL, CGIL, UIL BSPK

Structure Congress is highest organ of BSPSH General Assembly of BSPSH Is hold every 5 years Approve the Statute Its politics at national and international level Its structures General Assembly of BSPSH It takes place 2 times/year Have 103 members National Council – every month 18 trade Union Federations of Professions 120 000 members

Priorities The main priorities of BSPSH is the work with: Youth Women Increasing the capacities of young leaders Recruiting new young members We made a new program focused to the young people or students that has just finished their studies to be involved in professional practices in enterprises, public institutions or private sector so this category will have the right to have a good experience for a long term employed. Women Improving the Labour Code and Albanian Legislation Providing legal protection to the members

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