Novi Sindikat is a general-type labor union
that organizes workers in all sectors and
industries throughout Croatia.

  • Petition for Leonarda workers

    After the protest in Milan, the Clean Clothes campaign launched a petition against Benetton. We bring a translation of the text of the petition and invite you to sign and support the workers Leonarda: Benetton has a reputation for celebrating diversity and supporting socially responsible…

  • “I don’t want luxury, just a dignified life”: Workers and Youth on the Reality of the Textile Industry

    The “Youth Meets Workers” forum gathered around a hundred participants from several countries, focusing on discussions about a just transition and the stories of textile workers—dealing with low wages, exhausting labor, and the struggle for fundamental rights. Last week, from March 24 to 27, Novi…

  • We celebrated women’s day with Orljava workers

    On the eve of International Women’s Day, once again this year we met with the workers of Požega Orljava, our long-standing members and strong women who are persistent in the fight for their rights. Since the factory went into receivership in July 2021, together with…

  • Get involved in drafting a Manifesto for a Just Transition

    Climate change is becoming increasingly apparent, and its impact on women workers is particularly visible. For example, summer heat is becoming more frequent, and if a workplace is not adequately air-conditioned, it can harm workers’ health. The ability to work and concentrate is reduced, increasing…

  • For a living wage: Coalition presents European Citizens’ Initiative

    The Coalition for Dignified Wages presented the European Citizen’s Initiative and commented on the European Commission Directive on corporate responsibility and a package of government measures to mitigate price growth due to the increase in energy prices.

  • Quality Clothes, Fair Pay Campaign – Fighting for Living Wages in the Clothing Industry

    The campaign “Quality Clothing, Fair Salary” campaign – a loud demand for legislation to ensure a dignified salary in clothing supply chains launched

  • Orljava workers continue to fight for severance pay

    About seventy former Orljava workers gathered yesterday at 11 a.m. in front of Orljava’s store in Požega. The workers gather in front of the store from December 2021 and will continue with this activity until they fight for the severance pay that the Government of…

  • Global Solidarity: Indian Garment Workers Support Orljava Staff in Severance Pay Dispute

    The Union of Textile Workers from Bangalore, India, organized a solidarity action with the workers of Požeška Orljava! About 150 workers gathered telling Olympus to pay severance pay to their workers. Together we are stronger!