Voters Widely Reject Changes to Undeclared Work Act
Ljubljana, 5 June - Changes to the 2000 act on undeclared work and employment with which the government wanted to clamp down on the informal economy was defeated resoundingly in Sunday's referendum. Labour Minister Ivan Svetlik believes this is a step away from the welfare state, which would result in a loss of jobs.
Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (central), Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (left) and Culture Minister Majda Sirca address the press after a triple referendum defeat.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA
Ljubljana
Labour, Family, Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA
Ljubljana
Labour, Family, Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik following referendum votes on three government-sponsored pieces of legislation, including an overhaul of the pension system that would raise the retirement age.
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA
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