Regional Project for Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in South East Europe January 2011 Annual Review 2010 on Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in South East Europe: Kosovo By Kushtrim Shaipi* Content Executive summary Socio-economic developments Governmental policies and legislation Industrial relations Tripartite social dialogue Forecasts Annex- Information about: Collective bargaining, social dialogue, social security, education& vocational training, employment, wages Trade unions and employers’ organizations * Kustrim Shaipi, Director IQ Consulting © Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Regional Project for Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in South East Europe Tadeusa Koscuska 8/5 11000 Belgrade, Serbia E-Mail: fes@fessoe.de Internet: www.fessoe.de The text is available online: www.fessoe.de The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Friedrich-Ebert­Stiftung or of the organization for which the author works. 1. Executive summary Year 2010 has been quite vibrant in terms of social dialogue in Kosovo. In addition to the numerous meetings and attempts to functionalize the Social Economic Council chaired by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, several laws and strategies were passed. Regarding the trade union organization during 2010, trade unions organized several strikes and protests, which mostly demanded better working conditions and higher salaries. Some of the highlights include the strike of the Education Sector Trade Union(SBASHK), strikes organized by the Federation of Health Employees Trade Unions(FSSHK), as well as the protest of the Post and Telecommunications of Kosovo