Unionists told a news conference in Zagreb on Friday that this time union leaders would not hold speeches but they would remain silent during the rally, which should be interpreted as their response to the government and employers over plans for the new pension and public health reform.
The unions have collected 330,000 signatures to a petition against the said reform.
Croatian President Stjepan Mesic and Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic will join in the Maksimir gathering and participate in the delivery of traditional meals of beans to visitors and workers who will come to Maksimir for this event.
Parliament Speaker Vladimir Seks and Prime Minister Ivo Sanader have excused their non-attendance with their busy schedules for preparing celebrations marking the 11th anniversary of the liberating operation 'Flesh'.
The City of Zagreb will financially support the Maksimir rally which will officially start at 1100 hrs Monday.