Planned Labour Reform Frowned Upon

Ljubljana, 10 March - The labour legislation reform unveiled by the Labour Ministry last week has been met with a cool response from trade unions and business executives alike. Unions deem the planned cut in severance pay unacceptable, while employers want more sweeping changes.

Ljubljana
Dusan Rebolj, boss of the Pergam association of trade unions, addressing reporters over the government-sponsored labour reform.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Dusan Rebolj, boss of the Pergam association of trade unions, addressing reporters over the government-sponsored labour reform.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Dusan Rebolj, boss of the Pergam association of trade unions, addressing reporters over the government-sponsored labour reform.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Dusan Rebolj, boss of the Pergam association of trade unions, addressing reporters over the government-sponsored labour reform.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Dusan Rebolj, boss of the Pergam association of trade unions, addressing reporters over the government-sponsored labour reform.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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