“Dear compatriots,
I warmly congratulate you on May 1 — International Day of Labor and Workers' Solidarity.
This symbolic day is an opportunity to redefine the role of work in each of our lives and once again emphasize the importance of protecting labour rights.
Despite the steps taken, numerous systemic problems persist in the field of labour rights protection in our country. The studies conducted by the Human Rights Defender’s Office, as well as the complaints received, indicate that particular attention should be paid to ensuring safe and decent working conditions, the full realization of the right to rest and the guarantee of fair and adequate remuneration, including for overtime work.
Problems related to ensuring equal opportunities in the labour market also remain still. More targeted steps are needed to promote women’s employment,
Special attention is also required to ensure an inclusive and accessible working environment for persons with disabilities, as well as to take appropriate steps to guarantee their employment.
It is a key obligation of the state to create a working environment where equality, safety, and dignity are ensured, and where every individual has the opportunity to fully realize their potential. Ensuring the right to strike and eliminating existing legislative and practical obstacles in this regard are also priority problem.
At the same time, it is necessary to continuously improve oversight mechanisms to ensure labour rights and to raise awareness among both employees and employers.
Dear compatriots,
I wish you productive and fruitful work under dignified and safe conditions, while emphasizing the importance of consistent and tangible progress in the field of labour rights protection.”
