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Resolution Through Dialogue: Successful Conclusion of the Collective Labor Dispute in the Ministry of Internal Affairs

31. 01. 2025.

The collective labor dispute in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, conducted before the Agency regarding the implementation of the collective agreement, was successfully resolved through the signing of a joint recommendation. The dispute was initiated by the Serbian Police Union, while the other party, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, agreed to resolve the matter peacefully before the Agency.

Miljko Valjarević was appointed as the conciliator for the case. In accordance with the law, he formed a Conciliation Committee during the first hearing, comprising the conciliator as chair and representatives of both parties. After four hearings, the parties reached an agreement on the disputed issues, leading to the signing of a joint recommendation.

The employer and the union organization within the Ministry of Internal Affairs demonstrated that social dialogue between employees and employers can lead to effective solutions. By opting for the peaceful resolution of the collective labor dispute, they followed the recommendation of the Government of the Republic of Serbia to resolve disputes through dialogue.