The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship Damir Polančec met today with union representatives at the Ministry, and it was concluded that the unions will participate in the preparation of the public tender and later in the selection of the most favorable offer for each shipyard, it was announced this evening from the Ministry.
At the meeting, which was attended by representatives of unions operating in the five largest Croatian shipyards as well as the presidents of their branch unions and union centers, principles and the course of the next privatization of Croatian shipbuilding were discussed, among other things, the activities of the Ministry related to privatization.
Once again, it was emphasized, as stated, that the goal of privatization is to successfully restructure the shipyards, retain all jobs, and secure capital for technological renewal and development of each individual company. The next meeting will be held in the second half of next week, at which the text of the public tender will be defined and sent to the European Commission for alignment. (Hina)
