TIRANA, May 1 /ATA/ / The Albanian Coalition for Rights at Work, a newly created informal group with the main objective – Promotion and support of rights at work, social dialogue and decent work in all sectors of the economy in Albania, staged a demonstration Monday on the occasion of May 1, International Workers’ Day.
The coalition is made up of non-governmental organizations, trade unions and other networkings of parties of interest that aim to help improve working conditions and workers’ rights.
This Monday, the Coalition invited citizens to a peaceful gathering which touched on current topics that concern employees in the country today. They talked about the current situation of Albanian workers and employees, turning the spotlight on a string of issues, such as the violation of fundamental rights, dignity, lack of institutional and human respect.
Likewise, the speakers discussed the solutions, the possibilities of organizing and bolstering the spirit of protest and seeking fulfillment of rights.
May 1st is a holiday established in memory of the martyrdom in Haymarket Square and to commemorate and celebrate International Workers’ Solidarity Day.
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