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Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Tourism Sector

Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Tourism Sector. Lithuanian Trade Union of Food Producers ALGIRDAS ZVICEVIČIUS expert on wages and social questions 18-19 September 2007 Riga Latvia. Main social -economic indicators. Population (thous.) 3374,0 -2007 III Q

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Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Tourism Sector

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  1. Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Tourism Sector Lithuanian Trade Union of Food Producers ALGIRDAS ZVICEVIČIUS expert on wages and social questions 18-19 September 2007 Riga Latvia

  2. Main social -economic indicators • Population (thous.) 3374,0 -2007 III Q • Inflation - 0.7%- 2007 July • Change of GDP - 8% • Average monthly earnings (gross)- 369 LVL • Average monthly earnings (net)- 276.5 LVL • Minimum monthly wage - 141.4LVL-2007 July • Average old age pension per month - 125,9 LVL-2007 July • Unemployed, % of working age population-2.8%-2007.09.01

  3. Average monthly earnings by economic sector 2007 II quarter : (in LVL) Sector All employees Males Females • hotels &restaurants gross 216 243 208.5 • hotels &restaurants net 169.5 188.5 164.3 • Recreational, cultural • & sporting activities gross 294 327.8 272.8 • Recreational, cultural • & sporting activities net 224.10 247.8 209.3 • Employees wages in hotels &restaurants sector 40% less than average wage in the Lithuanian national economy

  4. Number of employees • In hotels &restaurants sector 40.0 thous. • In tourism 2.0 thous. • These sectors are growing about 15% per year • On average hotel &restaurant employ 10-20 persons • Travel agencies employ less than 10 persons

  5. Trade unions in Tourism sector • Lithuanian trade union of public service • Lithuanian Trade Union of Food Producers • Lithuanian Trade Union of Commercial and Cooperative Employees

  6. Atempts to organize • Individual contacts • Individual legal assistance • “Envelope” campaign • Dispute on Tripartite council • Contacts with employers organizations

  7. Establishment problem of trade unions in the tourism sector • Small enterprises • Fast employees turnaround( temporary employment) • Low wages • Long working hours • Often changes in ownership • Lack of social dialogue

  8. Thank you

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