1. 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:

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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
members

6. 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

7. Thank you for your attention