“The main task of Azerbaijani trade unions is to protect the labor, social and economic rights and legal interests of their members. Currently, we are working hard to further improve our activities. The established democratic environment in Azerbaijan, the guarantee of human rights and freedoms at the highest level, public organizations, including unions We take advantage of these opportunities to adapt the working conditions of our union members to advanced international standards, create healthy and safe working conditions, solve social problems and implement consistent and decisive measures in the In the. In the field of labor rights, we also pay more attention to the health of our members, to treatment in sanatoriums and to the organization of their rest. You know that every year thousands of union members enjoy trips and all conditions are created for their normal treatment. and rest. However, let us also admit that with the current infrastructure, we cannot provide full access to these services to all our members. To this end, the current situation is being diagnosed and in this process we have involved Azerbaijan Investment Holding, as well as international consulting companies “Boston Consulting Group” and “McKinsey & Company”, in addition to studying foreign experience. We will try to equip sanatoriums with more modern equipment, improve the material and technical base and at the same time organize their management according to advanced international requirements and progressive methods. In our meetings with local union leaders, we especially recommend that the principle of rotation in the issuance of dismissals be preserved. Since all union members who need this opportunity must take advantage of it, accessibility must be ensured.”
Sahib Mammadov, President of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan, expressed this opinion to the media.
According to him, the focus is also on strengthening the social protection of members:
“The head of our country, sir Ilham AliyevThe financial security of our people has increased many times with the continuous socio-economic reforms carried out by him, the progressive programs he adopted, the important decrees and orders he issued in this direction. The extensive financial possibilities of our State, which applies an independent economic policy, serve the direct interests of our people. In the last 5 years, the minimum wage has increased 2.7 times. President Ilham Aliyev, who participated in the first meeting of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan on September 23, stated that the minimum wage and minimum pension will increase again starting next year. “Of course, this will have a serious impact on the social well-being of union members.”
“Experience shows that solving complex problems and ensuring social stability through social dialogue is the most successful way. From now on, we will build mutual labor and socio-economic relations on the basis of the principles of social collaboration and continue real dialogue with the government and employers, optimize the labor relations system, we will try to contribute to the development and improvement of civil society. It is known that AHIK pays special attention to the active participation of women in the social and economic life of the country, to the strengthening of their role. Statistics The examination of the reports indicates that it is important to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and men. Therefore, we will further intensify our activities in this area. The Confederation is improving and adapting to international standards. , stated the president of AHIK.
The president of the confederation stressed that the majority of young people are in the ranks of the unions:
“Therefore, more than 38 percent of union members are young people. Their role in the future development and strengthening of unions is important. Therefore, it is important to help young people solve their socio-economic problems, their activity in union structures, participation in organized events and unions We will attach special importance to the creation of the Union’s personnel reserve at the expense of young people. The Academy of Labor and Social Relations under the AHIK is also responsible for increasing the number of attractiveness. of the Academy for applicants, as well as improve it as a competitive structure To achieve serious and measurable achievements, AHIK and its member organizations will expand their relations with the International Labor Organization, as well as with international and regional trade union organizations, as part of the movement. I would like to mention that on September 26 and 27, we held an international conference in Baku on “Climate changes and a just transition: the role and activities of trade unions” together with the International Labor Organization, the International Confederation of Trade Unions and the Pan-European Regional Council. In this context, in the meetings we held with international colleagues, we discussed extensively about future cooperation and determined directions.
Finally, I would like to emphasize once again that we are currently continuing to investigate in all areas, studying the current situation on the ground and making decisions on the work to be done: “Our main goal is to dynamically develop Azerbaijani trade unions, increase their reputation in society, in accordance with new challenges, constantly improve and make important contributions to the happy future of Azerbaijan.”
