On December 11, 2025, at the Labour Institute, the National Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) held a General Council meeting, during which the achievements of the past year were reviewed and the strategic priorities for 2026 were established.

The meeting included the discussion of several important topics, including the representation norm of member organizations in the General Council, the amendment of its nominal composition, the evaluation of the implementation of the CNSM Strategy 2022–2027, the approval of the Action Plan for 2026, as well as other issues related to the trade union movement in the Republic of Moldova.

CNSM President Igor Zubcu presented a comprehensive report on the Confederation’s activities from December 2024 to December 2025, emphasizing the intensification of social dialogue and the active role of trade unions in promoting workers’ rights. Key achievements highlighted include:

  • Strengthening national-level bargaining on the minimum wage, public sector salaries, and combating the informal economy;
  • Increasing the national minimum wage;
  • Promoting ILO standards and participating in the development of the Country Program for Decent Work 2025–2027;
  • Intensifying occupational health and safety actions through inspections, training, and campaigns in enterprises;
  • Developing programs for youth, gender equality, and trade union training;
  • Expanding international cooperation in areas such as labor migration, social protection, and social dialogue.

During the meeting, the CNSM Action Plan for 2026 was also presented, which includes, among other measures:

  • Establishing a minimum wage equivalent to 50% of the average economy-wide salary;
  • Improving legislation regarding remuneration in the public and private sectors;
  • Enhancing the legal framework on pensions and health insurance;
  • Expanding collective bargaining to cover at least 80% of workers;
  • Combating any attempts to liberalize labour legislation to the detriment of workers;
  • Strengthening the culture of workplace safety and reducing work-related accidents;
  • Supporting young professionals and combating anti-union interference;
  • Launching a national campaign to map the potential for unionization.

Igor Zubcu, CNSM President, thanked the members of the General Council, the Federations, territorial structures, Youth and Women Commissions, as well as social partners for their joint contribution to the achievements of 2025.

He reiterated CNSM’s commitment to continue promoting the rights and interests of workers and to act firmly for decent wages, safe working conditions, and a dignified standard of living for all citizens.

The meeting also featured speeches from the presidents of national-branch trade union centers and CNSM representatives in the regions, who presented the situations faced by workers in various sectors and regions of the country. Their interventions highlighted persistent labour challenges, the need to strengthen the capacities of trade union organizations, and, above all, the importance of union solidarity as an essential element for defending workers’ rights and creating a united front in the face of current difficulties.

CNSM reaffirms that it will remain a vigilant, consistent, and united actor, firmly defending workers’ interests and promoting a development model based on equity, social dialogue, and dignity for every worker and trade union member in the Republic of Moldova.

To see more photos from the event, please visit the CNSM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sindicate.md.