1. Miroslav Hajnoš, International Secretary of KOZ SR
SOCIAL DIALOGUE Social Dialogue in the Republic of Macedonia: Between new concept and old practices December 6-th, 2018 Skopje
Miroslav Hajnoš, International Secretary of KOZ SR

2. SOCIAL DIALOGUE in the Slovak republic

3. Social dialogue in the Slovak republic
The representativeness of social partners is ensured by legislation
Sectoral level
Company level
Economic and Social Council - consultation and advisory body of the Government of the SK
National
level
Representation – Employers' union 100,000 employees and trade union 100,000 TU members
Seats: 7 Ministers, 7 TU, 7 employers
In the context of collective bargaining on sectorial level and company level is the representativeness determined by the Collective Bargaining Act
Collective agreement, more members or judge

4. Social dialogue in the Slovak republic
Sectoral level
Company level
Legislation negotiations, collective bargaining, tripartite, professional guidance – Confederation
National
level
Collective bargaining, negotiations, professional guidance – Member Trade Unions Organizations
Collective bargaining, negotiations, inspection, protection of employee interests, professional guidance – Trade Union at Employer

5. Social dialogue at sectoral and company level in the Slovak republic
KOZ SR estimates that between 35% and 40% of employees are covered collective agreements.
The EU average is 60 %.
Sectoral level
Company level
Sectorial level collective agreements must be registered with the ministry of labour, there are around 28 agreements They cover a range of industries, including of course public sektor, banking, chemicals, energy and mechanical engineering.
There are major problems at the sectoral level, especially employers are unwilling to enter into collective agreement for the whole industry and employers are not interested in Slovakia.
Collective agreements is falling as employers are leaving employers’ associations

6. Social dialogue at national level in the Slovak republic
The KOZ SR has the right to enter into the legislative process
National
level
Any changes in legislation (governmental proposals), but also legislative changes (strategies, etc.) are public and passing by Slovak Interdepartmental Comments Procedure
Parliamentary proposals do not need to be consulted by ICP - the current problem
The legislative process continues with the approval of the Economic and Social Council - the tripartite (National Social Dialogue)

7. Social dialogue in the Slovak republic
Negatives:
Lack of capacities
Lack of time
Promotion
Financing
At all levels, urgent need of experts, trainings in communication and negotiations, advisors and analysis
At national level we have lack of time for preparations of our opinions and amendments in legislation process
At all levels, promote social dialogue and social partners
Financing all activities

8. Building the capacities of the social dialogue institutions
Government
Pillars of financing social partners:
Membership contributions
State budget
EU funds
Capacities
Social Dialogue
Employers
Trade Unions
The power of the state: strong broad expert background. From this point of view, the social partners (employers and employees) can hardly compete.

9. Building the capacities of the social dialogue institutions
Factors affecting Pillars of financing the social dialogue (Trade Unions):
Membership contributions – number of members, wages
State budget – political will, the overall mood in society
EU funds – effective but temporary help
Financing Trade Unions – Slovakia:
Membership contributions √
State budget √/X
EU funds √/X

10. EU funding of capacity building
Centre of social dialogue – be able to cover:
Activity – training and education – communication and negotiation
Activity – promotion – newspaper ePráca, leaflets, web page
Activity – capacity building – 4 new experts (2 lawyers, media, training)
Activity – analysis
Activity – professional guidance for everyone – client centre

11. EUROPEAN SOCIAL DIALOGUE Social dialogue between workers’ and employers’ representatives is a key component of the European social market economy.

12. EUROPEAN SOCIAL DIALOGUE
Political level
Technical/Expert level

13. European social partners
Confederation of European Business
BusinessEurope
European Centre of Employers and Entreprises providing Public Services
CEEP
European Trade Union Confederation
ETUC
European Association of Crafts, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
UEAPME
Political level

14. European Tripartite Social Summit
forum for dialogue between the EU institutions at president level and the European social partners
twice a year
representatives of European and national social partner  
Political level

15. European Tripartite Social Summit
Political level

16. European Tripartite Social Summit 16/10/2018
Discussions focused on three areas: 
the potential of the digital revolution for labour markets and the economy
the implementation of the European pillar of social rights
the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) including InvestEU, ESF+ and the deepening of the EMU
Political level

17. European pillar of social rights
"Today we commit ourselves to a set of 20 principles and rights. From the right to fair wages to the right to health care; from lifelong learning, a better work-life balance and gender equality to minimum income: with the European Pillar of Social Rights, the EU stands up for the rights of its citizens in a fast-changing world."
Jean-Claude Juncker on the proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, 17 November 2017
Political level

18. Putting the Pillar into action: a joint effort
European pillar of social rights
Putting the Pillar into action: a joint effort
Update EU legislation, step up enforcement
Funding
European Semester
Social dialogue
Civil Society
Political level

19. Initiatives at EU level
European pillar of social rights
Initiatives at EU level
Directive + policy measures currently discussed
Work-life Balance:
Proposal for a Directive in December 2017
Working conditions:
Proposal for a Recommendation in March 2018
Access to Social Protection
Proposal for a Regulation in March 2018
European Labour Authority
Legal guidance on Directive 2003/88/EC
Working Time:
Political level

20. European Labour Authority
European pillar of social rights
European Labour Authority
The Authority will
Facilitate access for individuals and employers to information on their rights and obligations as well as to relevant services;
Support cooperation between Member States in the cross-border enforcement of relevant Union law, including facilitating joint inspections;
Mediate and facilitate a solution in cases of cross-border disputes between national authorities or labour market disruptions.
Political level

21. The tripartite EU agency
European agency for safety and health at work
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
European center for the development of vocational training
Technical level

22. European Economic and Social Committee
The EESC is not like other EU bodies. It is a unique forum for consultation, dialogue and consensus between representatives from all the different sectors of "organised civil society", including employers, trade unions and
groups such as professional and community associations, youth organisations, women's groups, consumers, environmental campaigners
and many more.
Technical level

23. European Trade Union Confederation
European Economic and Social Committee
Press, Communication and Campaigns Committee
Economic Committee
Employment and Labour Market Committee
Social Dialogue Committee
Collective Bargaining and Wage Coordination Committee
Workers Participation and Company Policy Committee
Health and Safety Committee
Economic and Social Cohesion and Regional Policies Committee
Education and Training Committee
Sustainable Development, Energy and Climate Change Committee
Social Protection Committee
Labour and Internal Market Legislation Committee
Mobility, Migration and Inclusion Committee
International Matters, Trade and International Development Committee
Standardisation Committee
Womens Committee
Youth Committee
European Trade Union Confederation
ETUC
Technical level

24. European Economic and Social Committee
Social Dialogue Work Programme
Social Partners' consultation
Monitor the implementation and follow-up of European social dialogue instruments
European social partners’ autonomous framework agreement
Social Dialogue
Committee
Technical level

25. EUROPEAN SOCIAL PARTNERS’ AUTONOMOUS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
Telework (2002),
Work Related Stress (2004),
Harassment and Violence at Work (2007),
Inclusive Labour Markets (2010);
Active ageing and an inter-generational approach (2017)
2019????
Technical level

26. Thank you for your attention
Miroslav Hajnoš, International Secretary of KOZ SR |