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Ammendments to the law on labour aim at keeping jobs
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Mr. Rasim Ljajić, Minister in the Government of the Republic of Serbia, has made a statement today that proposed amendments to the Law on Labour are supposed to protect employees and keep jobs, while the employers are enabled to reduce expenses in the conditions of reduced scope of work. In his statement to the press in the Assembly of Serbia, Mr. Ljajić said that according to trade unions’ data from the year 2000. till now 300,000 workers lost their jobs, while now in relation to December 2000., additional 40,000 people are unemployed and taken on the average, approximately 2,500 employees get dismissed every month. He has explained that these are approximate data and that the Government take different measures in trying to reduce dismissals from work based on technological surplus or consequences of economic crisis. Minister has pointed at the fact that Bill on Ammendments to the Law on Labour, which is to be discussed by the members of the parliament today, anticipates extension of a paid leave by consent of competent minister. According to his words, by current laws, employer was allowed to send employee to a paid leave for the period of 45 days during a calendar year, while longer periods are now allowed. He stated that in this case the employer shall be liable to pay compensation to the employee to the amount of 60% of earnings made in the last three months, while this amount should not be less than minimal wage amount set by the law. This is only one measure which shall not solve all problems we have in our economy, or the problem of employees’ dismissals from work, but this law shall certainly contribute to keeping a current employment level in a number of companies, Mr. Ljajić has pointed out and added that a proposed measure has a temporary character and it is related to the crisis period. |
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| Facilities for handicapped persons |
| 22.07.2009 |
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Mr. Rasim Ljajić, Minister in the Government of the Republic of Serbia, has made a statement today that proposed amendments to the Law on Labour are supposed to protect employees and keep jobs, while the employers are enabled to reduce expenses in the conditions of reduced scope of work. In his statement to the press in the Assembly of Serbia, Mr. Ljajić said that according to trade unions’ data from the year 2000. till now 300,000 workers lost their jobs, while now in relation to December 2000., additional 40,000 people are unemployed and taken on the average, approximately 2,500 employees get dismissed every month. He has explained that these are approximate data and that the Government take different measures in trying to ... ---»» |
| Japanese donation to the centre in Čurug |
| 14.07.2009 |
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The Government of Japan has donated an equipment to the amount of 70 thousand euros to the Centre for mentally ill people „Čurug“ from Čurug, as a support to the improvment of health service. Donation consists of ambulance vehicle, scanner, ECG, and other medical equipment, which shall contribute to a better health service for patients from this centre. Having expressed sincere gratitude to Japanese Government for everything done so far in the process of reforms which have been implemented in Serbia since 2000., Mr. Ljajić said that in the last ten years, having invested 200 million euros through different programmes, Japanese Government has become one of the greatest donators to our country. „Only for the help in the ... ---»» |
| Additional 60.000 Persons Living Below Poverty Line |
| 02.07.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stated today that due to the economic crisis the number of those living below the poverty line in Serbia has risen for additional 60.000 people within the first quarter of 2009.In the Parliament of Serbia Ljaić has said that this data, although based on unofficial data, is alarming one, is a consequence of the economic crisis but also unfavourable privatisations from the past.Attending the meeting on “Role of the National Parliament in Combating Poverty in Serbia” the Minister has said that starting with 2008, the poverty trend is on rise, and that those living below the poverty line could reach 60.000 and more.Those who are most at risk are the unemployed, children, population ... ---»» |
| Ljajić and Marković Handed Over Assistance to Marina Igrutinović’s Seven-Member Family Living in Visoka Village |
| 01.07.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić and Minister for Public Administration and Local Self-Government Milan Marković have visited today and delivered assistance to seven-member family of Marina Igrutinović in the village Visoka, in the municipality Kuršumlija. In addition to the edibles, the Ministries, jointly with the local self-government have secured conditions for children from this vulnerable family to enrol in school as if the following school year. Also, the sum of RSD 1 million has been earmarked for the adaptation and refurbishing of their dilapidated family house. ---»» |
| Second Round of Negotiations with Delegation of Republic of Slovenia |
| 29.06.2009 |
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The second round of the negotiations with the delegation of the Republic of Slovenia on conclusion of the social security agreement between Serbia and Slovenia will be held in Belgrade, on Tuesday, 1 July 2009.During the first round of the talks held in May, in Ljubljana, significant portion of provisions were agreed. It is expected that the following negotiations will bring agreement on the rest of the provisions, so that the Agreement could be signed by the end of this year. This Agreement regulates all the social insurance issues, particularly those related to disbursement of pension benefits for persons who completed their contribution periods in Slovenia. Also, it regulates health care provision for persons residing or with temporary ... ---»» |
| Laptop and Equipment for Talented Accordion Player |
| 18.06.2009 |
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Мinister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has handed today a laptop adjusted for the blind and sight-impaired to Stefan Pantić, sight-impaired Stefan Pantić, a student of the Zemun-based music school «Kosta Manojlović».As a most successful student of this school, Stefan won the first prize on 34th International Competition of the Accordion Players organised in Croatia, whereas Minister Ljajić presented him with a scanner and printer, announcing that for this talented boy from Arandjelovac soon a reader with speaker would be supplied. Stefan has just enrolled the music high school “Kosta Manojlović” and as he has said, this donation will help him to learn faster and to live in equal conditions with ... ---»» |
| Minister Ljajić Took Part in a Volunteer Action |
| 06.06.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has took part today in the first volunteer action titled “Our Belgrade” organized in the primary school for blind and sight-impaired children “Dragan Kovačević”, announcing the adoption of a relevant strategy. Ljajić has said that the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has been involved in the action of 250 volunteers –employed persons from the companies that are members of the Forum of Business Leaders on the projects devoted to protection of nature and resolving of the issues of environment protection, promotion of the rights and status of children and the elderly. The Minister has said that in cooperation with several ministries and state bodies a strategy ... ---»» |
| Faculties Inaccessible to Persons With Disabilities |
| 04.06.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stressed that the greatest problems of the students with disabilities in Serbia are inaccessible buildings of the faculties and textbooks inadequate for their needs. Also, "insufficient sensibility of the public to the problems and needs o f the persons with disabilities is another concern, Minister Ljajić has said to the press on the occasion of donation provided by the L’Oreal Company enabling adaptation of the building where Faculty of Philology is situated to the needs of the students with disabilities. Minister Ljajić has highlighted that it is the obligation of all responsible institutions to enhance the status of the ... ---»» |
| Ljajić Visits a Poor Family and Hands Over the Assistance |
| 03.06.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has visited today a five-member socially vulnerable family of Ivan Todorović from the village Prošivalci near Jošanička banja and handed over the support of the Ministry in the form of domestic appliances and equipment. The Todorović’s family has been in difficult material situation for over 15 years now. Father Ivan with his spouse, and two underage children and immovable mother lives in the woods on the slopes of the mountain Kopaonik, in dilapidated house without running water and basic conditions for living. Handing over the appliances (stove, TV set and PC) that he with the assistance of his associates carried one and a half kilometres from the road to the house, Minister ... ---»» |
| Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Committed to Full Implementation of the Anti-discrimination Legislation |
| 18.05.2009 |
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Citizens of Serbia are familiar with the concept of discrimination and in principle they have extremely negative attitude to it. However, prejudices and intolerance of minority groups are present with considerable number of citizens. These are the key results of the first opinion poll on attitudes to discrimination in Serbia. The results of the survey undertaken within the Support to the Implementation of Antidiscrimination Legislation and Mediation in Serbia Project have been presented to the public on Monday, 18 May 2009. The Project is implemented in cooperation of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia and UNDP with EU financial support. Ignorance and religious attitudes are, according to the citizens, ... ---»» |
| Ljajić Opens the Festival of the Family on Kalemegdan |
| 16.05.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić and Assistant to the Mayor of Belgrade Radmila Hrustanović have opened today the Festival of the Family at the Kalemegdan Fortress, which is being celebrated for the first time in Serbia this year. Two-day Festival of the Family is celebrated on the occasion of 15 May the International Day of the Family with a view to affirm the family and family values. Highlighting the character of the event, Minister Ljajić has expressed hope that through various humanitarian actions the assistance will be raised for around 255.000 vulnerable families in Serbia. He has reiterated that in Serbia the family has been in crisis for two decades now owing to poor financial and material situation ... ---»» |
| The First Round of Negotiations between Serbia and Slovenia |
| 15.05.2009 |
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The first round of negotiations on Social Insurance Agreement between the delegations of the Republic of Serbia and Republic of Slovenia took place in Ljubljana. The text of the Agreement has been agreed without major amendments. It has been agreed that the second round is to take place in Belgrade, from 29 June through 3 July 2009 when the two delegations are supposed to finally agree the text of the agreement in full. Thus conditions will be created for the Agreement to be signed and to become effective by the end of this year. The conclusion of this Agreement is of vital importance for the citizens of the both countries and after it is in effect, over 8.000 persons with completed period of service in Slovenia will be able ... ---»» |
| Italy Supports Promotion of Social Welfare in Serbia |
| 14.05.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić and Vice-president of the Italian region Emilia Romagna, Maria Giuseppina Mucarelli have signed today Agreement on Cooperation between Serbia and Italia and Italian support in the area of social welfare, pa rticularly for children and young persons. "Italy is one among the countries that have been providing support in the social welfare reform process", Minister Ljajić has stated after signing ceremony that took part in Serbia Palace, announcing that the euro 1.76 million worth support will enable better services for beneficiaries in Novi Sad, Kragujevac and Loznica. In Novi Sad, euro 200.000 will be used as an assistance for homeless children and prevention ... ---»» |
| Minister Ljajić Visiting the Bulatović Family |
| 13.05.2009 |
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Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has secured scholarships for siblings, Jovana (14) and Luka (16) Bulatovia, displaced from Kosovo and Metohia, who although blind from birth achieve excellent results in school and sports. When visiting the Bulatović family living in the Belgrade settlement Bele vode, Minister Rasim Ljajić has said that the scholarships have already been ensured and promised that given unfavourable conditions in which the families live, take steps to ensure decent housing for them. The Bulatović family live in a small and damp apartment in the first floor. They were displaced from Kosovo in 1999, after their family house had been burnt down. Since then they have been moving around Belgrade ten times. Minister ... ---»» |
| Family festival to be held from 16 to 17 May on Kalemegdan |
| 12.05.2009 |
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For the first time, the Festival of the Family will take place in Belgrade on 16 and 17 May at the Fortress of Kalemegdan to celebrate the International Day of the Family. Primarily the Festival of the Family is humanitarian in its character given that the event will initiate an action to last over the year, to raise funds form disadvantaged families. According to Tatjana Pašić, Director of the People’s Office of the President of the Republic, funds collected from the sale of silicon bracelets, which will cost RSD 100, will be paid into separate account, and subsequently forwarded to families. Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stressed that 255.000 families are facing consequences of poverty in Serbia. ... ---»» |
| Ljajić Visits Požarevac |
| 08.05.2009 |
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Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has secured scholarships for siblings, Jovana (14) and Luka (16) Bulatovia, displaced from Kosovo and Metohia, who although blind from birth achieve excellent results in school and sports. When visiting the Bulatović family living in the Belgrade settlement Bele vode, Minister Rasim Ljajić has said that the scholarships have already been ensured and promised that given unfavourable conditions in which the families live, take steps to ensure decent housing for them. The Bulatović family live in a small and damp apartment in the first floor. They were displaced from Kosovo in 1999, after their family house had been burnt down. Since then they have been moving around Belgrade ten times. Minister ... ---»» |
| Fewer Injuries at Work |
| 28.04.2009 |
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In Serbia, within the first quarter of this year, there were three fatal injuries at work and 232 serious injuries, which is, in comparison to the last year, 20 per cent lower, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has said today. The last year there were 42 fatal injuries at work and over 1000 serious injuries, Ljajić has said touring the construction site on Avala where TV tower is being built, on the occasion of 28 April – the World Day of Safety and Health at Work. He has stressed that efforts are made towards reduction of the number of work-related injuries and strict compliance with the law, recalling that 2009-2011 National Occupational Safety and Health Strategy as well as Regulation on Safety and Health ... ---»» |
| Conclusions and Recommendations of the International Ministerial Conference on Social Policy within Context of Global Economic Crisis |
| 25.04.2009 |
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The crisis has impact on the economies in the region particularly due to vulnerable macroeconomic stability and problems on the labour market.The low competition, and therefore, high foreign trade deficit and the need for significant inflow of foreign financial funds are key challenges for the stability.The situation on the labour market is characterised by low employment and high unemployment rates. The structure of both employed and unemployed is unfavourable according to multiple criteria. Large number of employed are found in the public sector, unemployment is high among the young, and the share of long-term unemployment is considerable. Moreover, women and members of minority population are in unfavourable position, whereas qualification ... ---»» |
| International Ministerial Conference on “Social Policy within the Context of Financial Crisis” |
| 24.04.2009 |
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The ongoing two-day International Conference on Social Policy within the Context of the Financial Crisis is organised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia in cooperation with the Freidrich Ebert Stiftung and Novi Sad-based Centre for Regionalism. The Conference has been opened by Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and hosted by Rasim Ljajić, Minister of Labour and Social Policy who in his keynote speech has stressed that in the light of financial downturn, the countries in the region are faced with demanding challenge. "Such an exchange of experience can contribute to more efficient mapping and problem-solving", Ljajić has said. Ex-Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Marković has been among the participants ... ---»» |
| Genocide Victims Remembered on Memorial Day |
| 22.04.2009 |
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Today, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljaić led commemoration gathering on the occasion of marking of the National Remembrance Day to the victims of genocide in World War II, which took place on once Sajmište concentration camp. After giving floral tribute at the Monument to the Victims of the Genocide, Minister Ljajić addressed the congregation with the following speech: "As a line minister in the Government of the Republic of Serbia responsible to keep memory of victims and participants of the armed conflicts in the past, I am paying deep respect and express admiration for prisoners of the death camp, witnesses and victims of unimaginable perish and death as well as for fighters in the national ... ---»» |
| Donations for Safe Houses in Belgrade |
| 16.04.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić and Assistant to the Mayor of Belgrade Radmila Hrustanović have signed today the Donation Agreement for Safe Houses in Belgrade.Four houses in total, of which all in the territory of the capital city will receive RSD 600.000 from the Ministry and the City each. Currently, in Serbia, every sixth child and every third women are the victims of domestic violence, Minister Ljajić has warned.Only in the course of the last year, 22 persons suffered fatal injuries as a consequence of domestic, and beginning this year four women, Ljajić has said after the Agreement was signed.Minister Ljajić and Ms. Hrustanović have visited the safe house located in one of the municipalities of Belgrade in ... ---»» |
| The First Donation Within the Solidarity Action |
| 14.04.2009 |
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New and extension of the capacities of the existing soup kitchens in municipalities across Serbia, particularly in most disadvantaged areas, will be one of the priorities of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy by the end of this year, Minister Rasim Ljajić has explained while on visit to Valjevo scheduled within the Solidarity Action. Also, he has recalled that for the time being there are 58 soup kitchens accessible to 21.000 users, but that needs are increasingly higher, which is why it is necessary to construct new ones in those municipalities where they are non-existent and to extend the capacities of the existing ones. "The fact that in many municipalities there is a need for such facilities explains unfavourable social ... ---»» |
| Fair and Equal Distribution of Economic Crisis Burden |
| 10.04.2009 |
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Today, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Raim Ljajić has stated today that the Government has at this moment come up with the best possible solution and measure to distribute the burden of financial crisis in fair and equitable manner. Mr. Ljajić, who attended the signing of the Agreement on Constitution of Local Social and Economic Council of Arilje that took place in the premises of the “Fasil” Factory of Roll Bearings, has stated that by the second package of measures for alleviation of consequences of financial crisis the Government wants to avoid additional imposition of the load to economy, VAT increase, salary and pension cuts and imposing of the burden of crisis to the poorest. The Minister has stated that, instead, ... ---»» |
| Education Key Problem of the Roma in Serbia |
| 08.04.2009 |
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Today, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić have stated that the position of the Roma in Serbia is «better, but far from satisfactory» stressing that education is a key problem for this community.On the meeting of the Sub-committee for Promotion of Position of Roma and Implementation of the Roma Decade, Mr Ljajić has said that he expects that stimulus package for the most disadvantaged groups, among which most of them are Roma, will be adopted by 1 May 2009."The measures include additional scholarships for high school students from most disadvantaged families, RSD 3 bil. for employment measures for trainees and public works involving mostly members of the Roma community", Ljajić has said.Also, he has added that this ... ---»» |
| Persons with Autism Need Enhanced Moral and Financial Support |
| 02.04.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy in the Government of the Republic of Serbia Rasim Ljajić has stated today that Serbia does not have official data on the number of persons with autism, but that according to the estimates there are over 2.000 persons suffering from autism, of which 800 children.On the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day 2 April, the Minister has visited the Association for Support to Persons with Autism, and indicated that according to the data available with the WHO, of 154 children, one is suffering from autism.According to his words, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy assists the Republic Association for Support of Persons with Autism on monthly basis with over RSD 550.000 appropriated for regular operation ... ---»» |
| Savings in State Administration under Consideration |
| 01.04.2009 |
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Today, in Kraljevo, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stated that savings measures have been still under consideration after the additional income tax proposal received unfavourable response from the general public. In the course of his visit to the Centre for the Elderly in Mataruška Banja, organized within the Solidarity Action, Minister Ljajić has explained that final decision on savings option has not yet been reached, adding that it is yet to be seen how RSD 7 bil. deficit is going to be compensated through reduction of expenses. “We have to save some RSD 19 bil. How, it is yet to be seen after precise calculations that will enable us to conclude what budget positions render themselves to savings”, ... ---»» |
| Minister Ljajić Pays Floral Tribute to Children Killed in 1999 NATO Shelling |
| 24.03.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has made a floral tribute to the children killed in the 19990 NATO shelling. Laying down the wreath he has said that the NATO intervention in Yugoslavia represents a defeat of the international community and international law for which there is no justification. "Without any doubt, the NATO shelling represents a defeat of both the international community and international law. It was a period of global injustice, brutality and arrogance, but also result of certain incorrect decisions and assessments of the past times”, Ljajić has said. The wreaths and flowers have been laid on the monument to children by Minister Ljajić on behalf of the Government of Serbia, together with the ... ---»» |
| The Ministry Takes Steps to Address Issues of the Single Parenthood |
| 22.03.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljaji ć has stated today that a service will be set up in the line mini stry to address single mothers’ challenges and issues, tasked with the establishment of their precise number in Serbia. When visiting the Zemun-based Association "Single Mothers" which received a PC and packages of food and hygienic products for 100 socially disadvantaged single parents members of the Association, Minister Ljajić has indicated that it is obvious that these women need assistance, whether social, humanitarian or legal aid."By this visit the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has marked the beginning of more intensive solution seeking to the problems the single parents encounter in ... ---»» |
| Investment into the Youth is the Best Investment |
| 19.03.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stated today that Serbia's best investment will be if it invests into young people. Therefore, as one among its social measures the line ministry has envisaged scholarships for 3.000 high school students from financially disadvantaged families. "There is no better investment but the investment into children, and it would be great sin if we did not manage to secure funds for schooling of those who cannot afford it by themselves," Minister Ljajić has said on his visit to third-grade student in Šabac, Jelena Živković, and the parentless child. When he presented her with a PC, Minister Ljajić has promised that the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy will seek to come to aid ... ---»» |
| A Low Floor Van for Day Care Care Centre |
| 17.03.2009 |
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Within "Solidarity" Action, Assistant Minister for Persons with Disability Support Vladimir Pešić has handed a low floor van over to the day care centre for children with developmental disorders "Puž" in Smederevska Palanka. "Development of community based social services is one of the top priorities of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy focused to prevention of institutionalization of children and persons with mental disability and fostering placement in natural families and environment. This is one form of the support for families and community focused to deinstitutionalization and prevention of placement in residential care institutions", Vladimir Pešić has said. The donation of the Ministry of Labour and ... ---»» |
| Assistance for the Most Deprived Roma Families |
| 15.03.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has handed the aid packages over to the most deprived Roma familiy living in Belgrade settlement Marinkova bara. The packages with the food and hygienic products have been handed over to 64 families living in the oldest Roma settlement in Belgrade. On that occasion, Minister Ljajić has said that he will continue to visit the most deprived settlements and families, calling called on firms and companies to join the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and assist with the donation. Recalling that Roma are the most vulnerable category of population, Minister Ljajić has said that it is unimaginable that people live without electricity and running water in the 21st century, adding thaturgent ... ---»» |
| The Poor are the Most Vulnerable |
| 11.03.2009 |
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The Minister has expressed his expectations that the Government of Serbia will adopt set of social measures by the end of this month, which are aimed at alleviation of the unfavourable effects of the financial crisis. Unbalanced development in the country will be particularly prominent as the crisis advances, particularly in the south of Serbia where the situation is the least favourable, but also in other regions where situation is not any better at all, Ljajić has said during his visit to the districts of Bor and Zaječar.Major municipalities, Ljajić has said, are facing social and economic challenges, low birth rates and employment levels. Also, there is increasingly higher number of one-member households with the elderly, which are ... ---»» |
| Alarming Social Situation in the Southern Serbia |
| 04.03.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stated, after visiting the Districtst of Jablanica, Toplica and Pčinja, that the situation in the south of Serbia from the economic and sociall aspect has been "more than concerning" and that the State must take steps to alleviate unfavourable effects of the crisis. "The Government needs to deal with ordinary people living here", Ljajić has said, adding that the situation is much better in Vojvodina, Belgrade and bigger cities in Serbia than in any municipality in this region. "These visits, which will not have any sense unless every municipality see some kind of benefit from them, will enable us to put things into perspective, hear the problems people face daily and then ... ---»» |
| Set of Social Measures to Assist the Most Deprived Population |
| 03.03.2009 |
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During his visit to Crna Trava, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stated that the Government of Serbia received set of proposed social measures to support the most deprived and vulnerable population of Serbia. These measures which have been proposed after the consultation with line ministries and social partners, are focused to unfavourable effects of the global crisis and most vulnerable groups, including IDPs, children, the elderly, but also, other categories affected by the downturn. The Government should take the measures into consideration at following sessions and decide on the funds for their implementation. According to Ljajić, the bail out set contains three types of measures. They are short-term ... ---»» |
| Protect the Most Deprived from the Effects of the Crisis |
| 28.02.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has visited today the Day Care Center for children and young people with developmental disorders, which is located in Novi Beograd. He presented the beneficiiaries with a present from the line Ministry, containing furniture and air-condition. Ljajić has stressed that Ministry will do everything to support the most vulnerable gropus in the times of the financial crisis, and to shelter them from the overall economic situation in the country. Also, he has announced that on 2nd March 2009,this Ministry invite a call for proposals for grants for organiisations and associations committed to promotion of better guality of lives of persons with disability. In his words,in 2009 funds ... ---»» |
| Ljajić Visited the Most Deprived in the District of the Danube |
| 23.02.2009 |
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Within the “Solidarity” Action, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić visited today the district of the Danube to assist the most vulnerable categories of population. Given the global economic crisis, the consequences of which are doubled in the undeveloped areas of Serbia, the line Ministry has launched the action to identify citizens in state of most urgent need.In the refugee centre “Ora Sartid” in Smederevo, Ljajić has encountered 540 residents, among which with 200 children, living in unfavourable and difficult conditions. Having promised aid in the form of durables and clothing and footwear for the youngest, Ljajić has said that this collective centre will be closed as of 2012. Until then, the residents of ... ---»» |
| RSD 20 million Montlhly Assistance for Associations of Persons with Disability |
| 21.02.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has said today that the Ministry allocates RSD 20 millions per month to support organisations of persons with disability.Opening the founding assembly of the Association of the People with Amputed Limbs, Ljajić has stated that in the time of current economic crisis these funds are not insignificant, adding that regardless of the crisis, the associations of disabled will not be left without the support.He has announced that the Ministry of labour and Social Policy will invite project proposals on social welfare, and called on the associations of persons with disability to apply to the competition with their projects, noting that RSD 60 million have been allocated for the purpose concerned.The ... ---»» |
| Šaban Bajramović's Widow Gets Pension |
| 18.02.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has delivered today in Niš the decision on survival's benefit to Milica Bajramović, wife of the late «King of Roma Song» Šaban Bajramović."The social contributions that have not been paid in earlier, in the amount of RSD 560.000, have been paid by “AIK banka” from Niš,” Ljajić has said while delivering the decision. He has said that “it is the least that could be done for the Bajramović family”, thanking to “AIK banka” for understanding.Milica Bajramović got the decision on the amount of survival’s benefit. She has said to the press that Minister Ljajić has helped her financially on several occasions before, and that she is sorry her husband is not alive to see ... ---»» |
| "SOLIDARITY" Action Launched in the District of Pirot |
| 13.02.2009 |
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Visiting the district of Pirot, the representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy have launched today “Solidarity” action within which they are to visit all municipalities in Serbia with view to map key challenges and needs within remit of the Ministry. Within this action, Ljajić has visited «Tigar» corporation and «Prvi maj» industry of footwear from Pirot, and discussed with the officials of the municipalities Dimitrovgrad, Babušnica and Bela Palanka. In Dimtrovgrad he has visited the centre for the elderly and in Bela Palanka the association of children with special needs which got a TV set from the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy. The Jovanović family from Babušnica, which is one among the poorest families ... ---»» |
| Dramatically Poor Health of the War Veterans in Serbia |
| 29.01.2009 |
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According to the undertaken research, the health of the war veterans in Serbia is largely at risk and veterans more frequently suffer from health conditions than the rest of the population, but also than the population across the world, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has said today at the press conference. "According to the research, the veterans in Serbia have three diagnosis on average, and 81 per cent of those pertain to mental health disorders”, the Minister has said. According to Ljaić, the research on the health situation and needs of veterans from the 1990s wars is the first of such type in the territory of Serbia, which was published from December 2007 to December 2008, conducted on the representative ... ---»» |
| Ljajić has delivered keys of 16 apartments in Zaječаr |
| 26.01.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has delivered today keys of 16 apartments for internally displaced persons from Kosovo and Metohia and disadvantaged families in the territory of the City of Zaječar. Total 13 Kosovo refugee families from Zaječar as well as three disadvantaged families have moved into the apartments the construction of which was funded by UN High Commissioner for Refugees, European Union and City of Zaječar. Minister Lajić stressed that Serbia will not continue to take care of the most deprived citizens in spite of the economic crisis, and announced that another 20 families will soon move in social apartments in Petrovac. The Minister has recalled that since 2002 within its social housing ... ---»» |
| RSD 300 million Secured for Better Living Conditions of Persons with Disability |
| 23.01.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić has stated today that there is over RSD 300 million allocated in the Budget of the Ministry for promotion of quality of life of persons with disability. Visiting a building used by over 200 members of the A ssociation of persons with cerebral palsy and polio and Association of persons suffering from muscular dystrophy from Užice, Minister Ljajić has expressed his hope that the additional funds will be secured from both national and international donors. He has announced that the Ministry will seek to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability in this year, by which legal framework will be completed for promotion of the status of persons ... ---»» |
| Expert Team Completes Research on Veterans of 1990s Wars |
| 21.01.2009 |
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The expert team of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, associations of veterans of the 1990s Balkan wars, renowned experts from the Belgrade Faculty of Medical Sciences and Military Medical Academy, lead by Prof. Viktorija Cucić, MD. PhD. and Senior Lecturer Željko Špirić MD. PhD. has completed the research titled Health and Healthcare Needs of Participants in the 1990s Balkan Wars. The results of the research for the first time conducted in the territory of Serbia were published from December 2007 to December 2008 successively. The research was conducted with the representative sample of 2399 respondents, members of the disabled war veteran population from 40 municipalities. Its aim was to ascertain general as well as medical ... ---»» |
| Commemoration of Anniversary of Death of Field Marshals Živojin Mišić, Petar Bojović and General Pavle Jurišić Šturm |
| 20.01.2009 |
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On Tuesday, 20 January, on the occasion of anniversary of death of Field Marshals Živojin Mišić and Petar Bojović as well as General Pavle Jurišić Šturm, a representative of the Disabled Veterans' Support Department of Ministry of Labour and Social Policy will place laurel wreaths on the tombs paying respect to thee military commanders buried at the New Cemetery in Belgrade. 11:00 a.m. the wreath will be placed on the tomb of Field Marshal Živojin Mišić, at 11:20 a.m. on the tomb of Field Marshal Petar Bojović and at 11:40 on the tomb of General Pavle Jurišić Šturm. The commemoration events are organised by the Disabled Veterans' Support Department of Ministry of Labour and Social Policy. Besides the representatives ... ---»» |
| Better Quality of Life for Children with Special Needs |
| 13.01.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajic, Director of Save the Children for South-Eastern Europe Dragana Strinić and Director of the Foster Care Centre Dobrila Grujić signed the Agreement on Partnerhsip on Special Care for Special Needs Project .2009-01-18 The European Commission and Save the Children secured EUR 960.000 for the Project aimed at promotion of the quality of life of children with special needs and development of foster care for children from residential care. The Project should be completed by 2011. On the occasion of signing organised in the Belgrade Foster Care Centre, Mr. Ljajić has said that the goal is to have as few children as possible placed in homes and institutions, and as many as possible in ... ---»» |
| Resumed Gas Supply to Residential Care Institutions in Vojvodina |
| 09.01.2009 |
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Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljaić stated today that after mounting problem with distribution of natural gas, it course of the day it has started to flow again to the instittuions of social care in Vojvodina. Mr Ljajić has visited today centres for the elderly in Vršac, Zrenjanin, Kikinda and Novi Bečej, as well as the Children's Village Dr Milorad Pavlović in Sremska Kamenica, all lacking gas supplies earlier this month. During his visit to the Vršac centre for the elderly, where flow of gas resumed after one-day halt, the Minister viisted 105 residents placed in good living conditions in the Centre. He has said that it is necessary, wherever possible, to ensure alternative heat sources for institutions ... ---»» |
| Disbursement of Social Benefits in 2009 Guaranteed |
| 08.01.2009 |
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On initiative of President of Serbia Boris Tadić, a meeting will be organised to enable business community, trade union and employers' representatives to discuss 2009 economy policy and government actions to reduce adverse effects of the world economic crisis, Rasim Ljajić, Minister of Labour and Social Policy has announced today. The Minister has said that would be the first opportunity to resume negotiations with trade unions, and added that Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković would officially invite trade unions and employers to resume discussions on the General Collective Agreement (GCA) and its extention. Mr. Ljajić has added that it is critical moment for Serbia, and stressed importance of social dialogue and agreement between ... ---»» |
| Regular Social Benefits in 2009 |
| 04.01.2009 |
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State Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Zo2009-01-21ran Martinovic has stated today that disbursement of statutory social benefits will be regular in this year, and that pregnant women might receive increased benefits. Mr Martinovic has said that all statutory social benefits for 2009 will be regular and that child benefits for 2009 will be disbursed as per set time-schedule, while parental benefits will be disbursed in 24 instalments. According to Mr Martinovic, in 2009 there are RSD 27, 600 bil. Allocated for maternity leave, child benefits, which is 7 % more in comparison to 2008, when nevertheless it was sufficient for payment of all benefits within the competence of the line ministry. Mr. Martinović ... ---»» |
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