The Union of Independent Trade Unions of Kosova (BSPK) www.bspk.org E-mail: bspk@etuc.org

Background of BSPK BSPK is an organization of independent trade unions united Kosovo, voluntarily affiliated with the purpose of protecting and realizing the rights and freedoms of members of their union in conditions of democratic pluralism, the implementation of economic reforms and a market economy, committed to creating an anti corruption society, without privileges and discrimination, regardless of national, racial, gender, social, religious beliefs, political, etc.. Providing a contemporary democratic legislation that sanctions and protects the rights of workers by making concrete proposals to legislative bodies;

The main objectives Protection of the right to free choice of profession, job, raising the educational level and professional qualification by place of work ; Protection of members from bureaucratic actions, arbitrary or outs (exceptions) of unfair work by the employer ; Mutual cooperation and solidarity with local and international unions ; Mutual cooperation with the Government and employers within the partnership A commitment to creating a social state with social justice

Tools of the trade union action Trade union activity and continuous social dialogue between social partners ; Drafting and signing of collective agreements, at national, sectoral and enterprise ; Provision of a pluralistic democratic spirit of full trade union activity ; Organize contacts, meetings, conversations, gatherings, meetings, organizing protests to strike .

Organizational Structure of BSPK BSPK bodies are : Congress , Steering Committee , Executive Presidency Other structures of BSPK are: Network of Women Youth Network Regional centers (7 Center) Professional Service's BSPK Professional - Legal Administrative-technical Financial Information and information technology External Relations