SEER Journal for Labour and Social Affairs in Eastern Europe

Social insurance in the Republic of Serbia consists of three main components: pension and disability insurance; health insurance; and unemployment insurance. Pension and disability insurance includes both mandatory and voluntary schemes. Mandatory...

Survey data suggests that there are around 2000 domestic workers in Kosovo (i.e. around 0.5% of all workers). Women are present in greater numbers, while most domestic workers are aged between 35 and 49. However, Kosovo currently lacks a specific...

2023 EU LFS data suggests that there are around 17 000 domestic workers in Serbia (i.e. less than 1% of all workers). Almost 85% of them are women and more than 60% are aged at least 50. Serbia has not ratified ILO Convention 189 and no legal...

This article explores the challenges faced by trade unions in Serbia as the coun­ try navigates its transition to a low-carbon economy. Serbia’s energy sector relies primarily on coal, which significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions....

According to the 2023 Labour Force Survey there are around 4800 domestic workers in North Macedonia (i.e. about 0.8% of all workers). Two thirds are employees and, among those, the vast majority (more than 80%) have a permanent contract. Domestic...

The cyclical crises of the global capitalist system have begun to occur more fre­ quently. In these times of crisis, while real income is decreasing or disappearing for many individuals and families, the cost of the goods and services necessary for...