Republic of Srpska officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Anton Kasipovic and Minister of Administration and Local Self-Government Lejla Resic, recently met with trade union leaders to discuss their joint concerns and actions for 2017.
 
Kasipovic and Resic spoke with Trade Union of RS Public Administration President Tomislav Vrhovac, Trade Union of RS MoI President Anica Jondic and Trade Union of the RS Judiciary President Sinisa Petrovic. Governmental officials will later host employer representatives for a similar dialogue.
 
Primary issues on the table at the meeting included allowances, such as the allowance for transportation, and general collective agreement activities, which the parties agreed should be intensified. Both government and trade union officials determined that analyses should be made for both, with another meeting organized when they are complete, which is projected for the end of January or early February.
 
Kasipovic and Resic also requested that the trade unions submit suggestions on the proposed Work Program of the Government and RS National Assembly.