URSH: New President Tomislav Rajković Elected

Đurđevac, 28.04.2017. – At the 5th Electoral Assembly held on 28.04.2017. in Đurđevac, new president of the Association of Croatian Trade Unions (URSH) was unanimously elected Tomislav Rajković, president of the Independent Croatian Union of Aviation Employees and member of the URSH presidency.

Unanimous Decision of the Assembly

The delegates unanimously supported the election, confirming their trust in Tomislav Rajković’s experience and previous union work. This decision marks the continuity of URSH’s activities and a focus on advocating for workers’ rights.

Highlights from the New President’s Address

In his address to the delegates the new president emphasized that the importance of the union’s role in society will depend on the ability to transform into modern organizations ready to respond to the challenges of today’s times. He also announced an uncompromising fight against precarious work.

Transformation of the Union and Protection against Precarity

The term transformation highlights the need for unions to operate effectively, transparently, and in constant dialogue with the membership, to respond promptly to changes in the labor market. Precarious work involves insecure forms of employment, often without stable income and protection, against which decisive union action and advocacy for safer working conditions have been announced.

Conclusion

Election Tomislav Rajković as president of URSH signifies a focus on modernizing union activities and a stronger response to challenges such as work precarization, with the goal of strengthening work dignity and workers’ rights.