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Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin and Vice-Minister Olga Semeniuk appointed to the Social Dialogue Council

21.10.2020

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Technology Jarosław Gowin and Vice-Minister Olga Semeniuk – as the representative of the Minister in charge of labour, responsible for social dialogue – were appointed by President Andrzej Duda to the Council for Social Dialogue. The ceremony was held today in the Presidential Palace.

Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin and President Andrzej Duda

Cooperation between the three parties involved in the dialogue constitutes the foundation of the socio-economic development of the country. It is a great honour to be appointed to work at an institution which guards sustainability and interest of employees, entrepreneurs, employers and the government.

– says Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin.

Social Dialogue Council is the most important national forum for cooperation between the government, trade unions and employers’ associations. As the Minister in charge of labour, Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin will coordinate the government’s participation in the Social Dialogue Council.

In addition, per the request of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, the following persons were appointed to the council:

  • Mr Przemysław Czarnek – Minister of Science and Higher Education 
  • Mr Adam Niedzielski – Minister of Health

The SDC was established by the President of the Republic of Poland on 22 October 2015 based on the Act of 24 July 2015 on Social Dialogue Council and other social dialogue institutions.

The main goal of the Council is to conduct social dialogue in order to maintain the conditions for adequate social and economic growth and to increase the competitiveness and social cohesion of the Polish economy. 

The role of the council is also to practically implement the principles of participation and social solidarity in employment relations. The Council also supports defining and implementing socio-economic policies and strategies. In addition, its role is also to build social understanding through the introduction of a transparent, substantive and regular dialogue between the employees’ and employers’ organisations and the government.

The Council includes representatives of the largest trade unions (NSZZ “Solidarność”, All Poland Trade Union Alliance, Trade Unions Forum), employers’ organisation (Employers of Poland, Polish Confederation Lewiatan, Business Centre Club, Polish Craft Association, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers) and the government. The Members of the Council are appointed by the President of the Republic of Poland.

The Presidency in the Council is rotating and lasts one year.

The works of the government under the Council will be coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development, Labour and Technology.

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