The Osijek Economic-Social Council (GSV) today called on the relevant government bodies to express a firm and clear stance on resolving the situation at the Osijek textile company MK Slavonija, which is predominantly state-owned.
GSV President Bernard Jakelić stated that the problem of this company, following the October strike, and the calls to the government to resolve this situation, has only been partially resolved as workers have received part of their overdue wages and other claims. He reported that they received a letter from the Ministry of Economy, in which the Ministry informs them that it has requested a statement from the Agency for Management of State Property (AUDIO) regarding the situation in that company.
Assessing that this is a bureaucratic response that does not offer a solution, Jakelić said that every owner, including the state, is expected to act responsibly towards their ownership. He added that in this situation, it is irresponsible to expect workers to come to work every day without a clear statement from the state on what it wants to do with this company. Osijek Mayor Krešimir Bubalo stated that a permanent solution for this company is desired, even if it means bankruptcy.
The government is hesitating and not resolving the problem. We want a firm and clear stance from the government regarding this and other companies in the vicinity, but both the former and current governments lack the sense to make quick moves, asserted Bubalo.
