Labour Market Reform Passed in Unanimous Vote

Ljubljana, 5 March - The National Assembly passed two pieces of legislation aimed at overhauling Slovenia's labour market in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. The reform aims to reduce the market's segmentation and make it more flexible.

Ljubljana Labour Minister Andrej Vizjak hails the passage of labour reform laws in parliament, says new legislation will help create new jobs. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Labour Minister Andrej Vizjak hails the passage of labour reform laws in parliament, says new legislation will help create new jobs.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union confederation reacts to the adoption of labour market reform at a news conference. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union confederation reacts to the adoption of labour market reform at a news conference.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly passes labour market reform as it resumes regular session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly passes labour market reform as it resumes regular session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Labour Minister Andrej Vizjak hails the passage of labour reform laws in parliament, says new legislation will help create new jobs. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Labour Minister Andrej Vizjak hails the passage of labour reform laws in parliament, says new legislation will help create new jobs.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union confederation reacts to the adoption of labour market reform at a news conference featuring union boss Dušan Semolič (left) and ZSSS executive secretary Andrej Zorko. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union confederation reacts to the adoption of labour market reform at a news conference featuring union boss Dušan Semolič (left) and ZSSS executive secretary Andrej Zorko.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly passes labour market reform as it resumes regular session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly passes labour market reform as it resumes regular session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana The National Assembly passes labour market reform as it resumes regular session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly passes labour market reform as it resumes regular session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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