30. 05. 2025.

In May 2025, two procedures for the peaceful settlement of collective labour disputes were successfully concluded at the Aranđelovac Health Centre, representing a good practice example in the application of the peaceful dispute resolution mechanism within a healthcare institution.

The first procedure concerned the implementation of Article 105 of the Special Collective Agreement for Employees in Healthcare, specifically regarding the provision of appropriate New Year gifts for employees' children up to the age of 15. The procedure was initiated at the proposal of the United Trade Unions of Serbia “Sloga” – the Health and Social Care Union, with the employer’s consent. The process was led by Professor Dr Sanja Škorić, a conciliator of the Agency. Following two sessions, the parties reached a consensus and adopted a joint recommendation. This recommendation, in addition to the specific issue, also regulated how this right would be exercised by all employees, regardless of their type of employment.

The second procedure related to the application of the collective agreement in the part concerning the adoption and implementation of the Risk Assessment Act. It was initiated ex officio, pursuant to Article 18 of the Law, in accordance with the employer’s obligation to participate in peaceful dispute resolution in activities of general interest. The process was led by conciliator Milena Tasić, with the conciliation board comprising representatives of several trade union organisations within the Aranđelovac Health Centre, as well as employer representatives. Three sessions were held in this procedure, after which a recommendation was adopted, defining full compliance with the provisions of the Special Collective Agreement relating to the participation of representative trade unions in the work of the Management Board, in risk assessment processes, and in informing and preparing documentation relevant to employees. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring transparency in the risk assessment procedure and cooperation with the external provider of the assessment, in line with regulations and internal policies.

Based on both recommendations, Agreements on the Peaceful Settlement of Collective Labour Disputes were concluded, thereby formally completing the procedures.

Both procedures were concluded in the spirit of social dialogue, with active participation from the parties and professional conciliation by the Agency’s conciliators. The resulting recommendations represent good practice in the application of the peaceful settlement mechanism and contribute to improving labour relations and respecting collective agreements in healthcare institutions.

It is particularly noteworthy that two separate procedures were conducted simultaneously within the same institution, positioning the Aranđelovac Health Centre as a responsible and constructive employer, willing to cooperate with social partners and act in accordance with the law and good practice.