BSPK Organizes May 1 Protests

Luan Ibraj

30 April 2008

The Union of Independent Trade Unions of Kosova (BSPK) announced yesterday that is completed the preparations for the protests announced for May 1, International Labour Day.

The Organization Committee and Executive leadership of BSPK, as well as the leadership of Independent Unions, have held numerous meetings with the membership, to inform them about the protest and encourage their participation.

Protest will be held on May 1, International Workers` Day, from 12:00 to 13:30 hours in the main street of Prishtina.

According to the BSPK, this protest is `the last warning` to Government and institutions that they `must change their course and approach in regard to numerous requests by employees, pensioners and other categories, otherwise patience is coming to an end!`

BSPK adds that the Government may face with other forms of trade-union pressure, as well as civic disobedience campaign, reports QIK.