Meeting Held with Representatives of Representative Trade Unions and Management of ŽPCG with the Ministry of Transport

Meeting Held with Representatives of Representative Trade Unions and Management of ŽPCG with the Ministry of Transport

Representatives of the Ministry of Transport met on 10.09.2026 with representatives of the representative trade unions and management of the Railway Transport of Montenegro, with whom they discussed the current situation in the company and the process of harmonising the new Collective Agreement.

The Ministry stated that they expressed their readiness to be involved in the process, within their competencies, in order to reach a solution acceptable to all parties through open and constructive dialogue.

The aim is to resolve existing issues as soon as possible and to reduce uncertainty for employees and the company.

Representatives of the unions are expected to submit suggestions, comments, and proposals on the draft of the new collective agreement provided by the management of Railway Transport in accordance with the law and as soon as possible. After that, management should proceed to harmonise the text with the representatives of the unions in order to reach a final solution through direct social dialogue.

The Ministry stated that as soon as the process of harmonisation is initiated and an appropriate level of agreement is achieved between the unions and management, they will undertake activities within their jurisdiction and engage in discussions with all interested parties. The goal is to reach an agreement that would be in the interest of employees and the company, as well as the stability of railway transport in Montenegro.

"The Ministry of Transport believes that through open dialogue, mutual respect, and a responsible approach from all parties, a solution can be reached that will serve as a foundation for the long-term stability of Railway Transport of Montenegro," the Ministry of Transport stated.