AS OF 1997, GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REGULATE SALARIES IN MANUFACTORING

MANUFACTORING $ SECTOR ZAGREB, 3 Oct (Hina) - At yesterday's talks between the Government and trade unions, the two sides agreed that as of 1 January 1997, the Government would not regulate salary policy with decisions and regulations. Salaries in the manufacturing sector should be regulated exclusively with collective agreements, the two negotiating teams said Thursday. The government and trade unions also agreed to establish special councils for labour legislation within 60 days. Talks on other trade union demands will continue next week. (hina) rm jn 031542 MET oct 96