27. 03. 2026.

In the process of peaceful settlement of a collective labour dispute at the “Zavod za udžbenike” LLC, initiated in relation to the exercise of the right to trade union organisation and activity, the parties to the dispute once again reached an agreement. On that occasion, a Recommendation was adopted, followed by the conclusion of an Agreement on the settlement of the collective labour dispute.

Building on the positive experience from 2023, when a similar dispute was successfully resolved through an agreement, both parties agreed to appoint Prof. Dr Živko Kulić as conciliator in this procedure as well.

In accordance with the law, a Conciliation Board was established at the first hearing, composed of the conciliator and representatives of both parties to the dispute. Following three hearings, a Recommendation on the manner of dispute resolution was adopted, on the basis of which a final agreement was reached and an Agreement was concluded, thereby resolving all outstanding issues.

Once again, the employer “Textbook Institute” LLC and the Trade Union of the Textbook Institute confirmed that constructive social dialogue can lead to efficient and sustainable solutions. Their decision to resolve the dispute peacefully represents an example of good practice, in line with the recommendations of the Government of the Republic of Serbia that labour disputes should be resolved through dialogue and mutual agreement.