CROATIAN EMPLOYER'S ASSOCIATION-TUDMAN HON. MEMBER

( Editorial: --> 5453 ) ZAGREB, May 21 (Hina) - The Croatian Employer's Association (HUP) celebrated its 5th anniversary with a dinner at the Zagreb hotel Inter-Continental on Wednesday. On this occasion Croatian President Franjo Tudman, first HUP president Ivica Todoric, and HUP founder, Hans Messser were declared Honorary Members. Representatives from 17 companies were given Diplomas for being foundation members HUP. HUP is an independent and voluntary association of Croatian employers and companies, which today gathers more than 2.700 companies employing more than 200.000 employees. Along with celebrations a panel was held on the topic of the "role and meaning of employers' associations - international experiences". Speaking at the panel were employers and government representatives, International Employers Association Secretary Jutta Ulbricht, German Federal Wholesale and Retail Trade Association Director Peter Spray, and members from the Italian and Austria associations. The panel focused on the functions of employers' associations in a parliamentary democracy and their role in transition countries. (hina) as dgr/as 211143 MET may 98