HEAD OF STATE FORWARDS MESSAGE ON OCCASION OF LABOUR DAY

ZAGREB, April 29 (Hina) - Croatian President Stjepan Mesic on Tuesday forwarded best wishes to Croatian citizens on the occasion of International Labour Day, May 1. In his message, Mesic said that "by establishing clear regulations on the labour market and adjusting to the European legislation Croatia will create conditions for entry into Europe". #L# "We will celebrate this year's Labour Day without a new Labour Act which should guarantee to workers that their work will be adequately valued, but that it would also be adjusted to the European legislation," the president said. He stressed the necessity of reaching an agreement and continuing talks between workers and employers and all those involved in the law adoption process. Mesic says Croatia should use the experience of other transitional countries which had or still have similar problems in the process of adjusting its economy and legislation to the European and market economies. "I am confident that we are on the right path, but that it needs to be encouraged and accelerated. Croatia today is the biggest road construction site in Europe and roads stimulate economic growth. By establishing clear regulations on the labour market and adjusting to the European legislation we will create conditions for entering Europe, and I believe this is the wish of all Croatian citizens to whom I wish all the best on International Labour Day, May 1," said Mesic in his message. (hina) it sb