The Metalworkers Trade Union of Croatia – Industrial Trade Union is an autonomous, non-partisan association of voluntary members. It was founded to protect and promote the economic and social interests of its members, based on the principles of mutuality, solidarity and equality of all members.
What we stand for
- concluding collective agreements and developing social dialogue at all levels
- achieving and preserving fundamental human and trade union rights and freedoms
- social security for workers in labour market and employment policy
- health and safety at work
- the right of workers to education and vocational training
- worker participation in company decision-making and other principles of industrial democracy
- the development of a social and democratic state governed by the rule of law
How we work
SMH-IS works according to the following principles:
- the right of workers to organise, in line with the conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organization
- voluntary membership and the right to leave the union
- independent adoption of programmes, choice of officials and methods of union action, and financial independence
- solidarity, openness, transparency and accountability
- positions based on members’ interests, adopted by majority vote with respect for minority interests
In pursuing its goals, SMH-IS uses all forms of union action permitted by law and by the conventions of the International Labour Organization, including industrial action and public protest.
Who can join
Workers employed in companies across the entire manufacturing sector may join SMH-IS, regardless of their job. Workers in other sectors of the economy and services may also join if they consider that SMH-IS will protect their employment rights.
The full text of the Statute is available in Croatian on the Documents page.