A new law “On protection of health and labor safety” in Moldova

Publicado: 26 Febrero 2009
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    Starting from 1-st January a new law “On protection of health and labor safety” has been enacted in Republic of Moldova. In the text of the law the word “trade union” is mentioned only three times, while the wording “employees representatives” is used much more often.



    The article “The rights of the trade unions to control and oversee” is taken away from the law, the trade unions' participation is not stipulated in the process of opening the plants, introduction of new technologies, launching new equipment; investigation of production accidents. The law does not mention a collective bargaining agreement, insurance against accidents for workers, who operate in conditions of high risks to say nothing of additional benefits for working in harmful conditions. At the same time, according to the statistics of Labor Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova, 50% of all violations registered in Moldova in 2008 refer to the sphere of protection of occupational health and safety.