ZAGREB, July 21 (Hina) - Croatian Premier Ivica Racan, Public Works and Reconstruction Minister Radimir Cacic, and Social Welfare and Labour Minister Davorko Vidovic on Friday received representatives of the company "Graditelj d.d."
from the eastern town of Vinkovci, the Government's public relations office reported. This meeting was convened after employees with "Graditelj" held a protest rally before the government offices on Wednesday insisting on being paid ten back salaries and redundancy cash. Considering the fact that this firm is undergoing the bankruptcy procedures, in line to the Bankruptcy Act, the Government has no legal authorities to help workers to receive the back wages. Owing to huge debts, it is impossible for this construction firm to be re-organised. During the meeting with the Croatian PM and the two ministers, it was agreed that, within legal possibilities, the Public Work
ZAGREB, July 21 (Hina) - Croatian Premier Ivica Racan, Public Works
and Reconstruction Minister Radimir Cacic, and Social Welfare and
Labour Minister Davorko Vidovic on Friday received representatives
of the company "Graditelj d.d." from the eastern town of Vinkovci,
the Government's public relations office reported.
This meeting was convened after employees with "Graditelj" held a
protest rally before the government offices on Wednesday insisting
on being paid ten back salaries and redundancy cash.
Considering the fact that this firm is undergoing the bankruptcy
procedures, in line to the Bankruptcy Act, the Government has no
legal authorities to help workers to receive the back wages. Owing
to huge debts, it is impossible for this construction firm to be re-
organised.
During the meeting with the Croatian PM and the two ministers, it
was agreed that, within legal possibilities, the Public Works and
Reconstruction Ministry and the Labour Ministry would seek
solutions for giving priority to 'Graditelj' workers in the
employment.
The trustee in bankruptcy is bound to try find solutions for forming
a new company which will employ the Gradiitelj work force, read the
statement.
(hina)