Zoran Mihajlović Takes the Helm of Serbia’s Largest Trade Union: Will the Unions Finally Wake Up?
Zoran Mihajlović has been elected as the new president of the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia (SSSS) at the 17th congress after a second round of voting in Belgrade. Previously serving as the secretary of the SSSS Council, Mihajlović now leads the largest trade union center in Serbia for the next five years.
But will this election bring real change or will everything stay the same? Mihajlović has made it clear that the union needs to wake up and urgent changes are necessary. He wants the union to be open, alive, and not a servant of the government, but a force of individuals. “We must enter every company and not leave until the problem is solved,” he said.
This sounds like a real revolution in Serbia’s trade union movement, which has been criticized for years for passivity and closeness to the authorities. Mihajlović promises to regularly report on his work and quickly get the organization back on its feet.
The previous president, Ljubisav Orbović, held the position for several years, but clearly, it’s time for change. Whether Mihajlović will succeed in fulfilling his promises and returning the union to the workers remains to be seen.
Why does this matter?
The trade union movement in Serbia is crucial for protecting workers’ rights in a country where wages are low and working conditions are often poor. If Mihajlović manages to revive the union and make it a real force, it could be a big step forward for workers across Serbia.
But will the union truly be independent and combative, or will it again become just an extension of politics? That’s a question we all need to ask.
Fun fact:
Mihajlović clearly stated that the union must not be silent or step aside but must take responsibility. This is a rare and refreshing message in the world of unions often accused of inertia.
Conclusion:
Zoran Mihajlović has been given a chance to change Serbia’s union scene. Will this be the start of a new era or just another story for the media? We’ll watch how things unfold and remember — the union is here for us, the workers, not for the government.
If you have a union joke or story, share it in the comments — maybe that’s exactly what we need to break the monotony!
