03. 10. 2025.

With the conciliation of the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labor Disputes, the strike at Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services – SMATSA d.o.o. Belgrade was successfully brought to an end. The Agency had been informed by SMATSA that the Air Traffic Controllers’ Union had announced a strike, and given the nature of the employer’s activities, the procedure was, in accordance with the Law, initiated ex officio.

Miljko Valjarević was appointed as the acting conciliator. At the very first hearing, a Conciliation Board was formed, comprising representatives of both parties and the conciliator. Through a series of hearings, in an atmosphere of dialogue and with the support of the conciliator, the parties gradually narrowed their differences and reached a compromise solution. As a result, a Joint Recommendation was signed, specifying the ways in which the disputed issues would be resolved.

This case once again confirmed that proceedings before the Agency enable the quick, efficient, and institutional resolution of labor disputes, ensuring stability and the uninterrupted functioning of services of vital public interest.