IN KAVADARCI, NEGOTINO AND VELES WE TALKED ABOUT JUST TRANSITION!

The Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) carried out the already announced trade union educational activity dedicated to the topic of the Just Transition processes, in the following cities: City of Kavadarci, City of Negotino and City of Veles where together with the local population we talked about questions like: "What is just transition and what influence as a framework it will have on our country and especially the workers’ that come from the most affected sectors like energy-sector, construction, agro-sector, transport and tourism?" and "What is the Paris Agreement on Climate Change?" among others, all this with the sole purpose to raise awareness among workers’ and the general public about the significance of this process and its impact on the environment and the workers' rights.

Especially the workers coming from Thermal Power Plant Negotino are directly affected by the implementation of the Just Transition processes based on the national strategies, policies and plans.

The trade unions as the most important representatives of the workers’ and protectors of workers' rights will have a huge role in this process, taking care of the realization, protection and advancement of workers' rights.

The main conclusion is that "There is no just transition without protected workers' rights and without the participation of the trade unions".

During the week, the cities of Kichevo, Strumica, Shtip, Bitola and Prilep will be visited as well, where workers’ and citizens will have the opportunity to learn more about the Just Transition as very important process and what it means for the future of jobs.

*This activity is supported by the Project - Promoting Social Dialogue on Issues Related to the Just Transition in North Macedonia and Montenegro.