"Social protection of women - one of the priorities of the trade union movement of Uzbekistan"

So was the title of an article published on the electronic portal of China Radio International.

It notes that the years of independence were a period of prosperity in the lives of women in Uzbekistan. It is a time of important change, enhance their social and political activity, the role and status in meeting the challenges of social and state construction.

"One of the priorities of the state policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a social, economic and legal protection of women, creation of decent conditions to improve their all-round well-being, - reports the material. - Trade unions of the country also actively participate in this process. In particular, the Council of Federation of Trade Unions conducted systematic work to ensure socio-economic interests and human rights of women. To this end, a Council of women was established, and at sectoral and regional trade union organizations operate Commission to work with women. They are carried out systematic measures to further strengthen social protection of workers. In particular, through collective bargaining and agreements are additional benefits and guarantees for them".

It is reported that by expanding the scope of trade unions of the republic of free legal advice, especially for women entrepreneurs, work begins in the small business and private entrepreneurship. Legal assistance to women through the "Hotline" also provided.

China Radio International also informs that in enterprises and organizations of Uzbekistan young mothers with children aged 2 to 3 years by collective agreements providing material support. For working mothers on the non-state sector enterprises established working hours not exceeding 35 hours per week with full payment.

IA "Jahon", Beijing