Svetlana Ristovska Antić, Executive Director of the Organization of Employers of Macedonia (OEM), and Tamara Pančevski, Legal Adviser at the OEM Executive Office, held a meeting with Claire Harasty, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Central and Eastern Europe.

The meeting addressed issues related to the implementation of the National Decent Work Programme 2026–2030, challenges in advancing social dialogue, and OEM’s priority topics outlined in the Annual Work Programme of the Economic and Social Council (ESC).

Particular emphasis was placed on labour shortages, aligning education with labour market needs, and opportunities to strengthen cooperation among the social partners.

The discussions also focused on future cooperation between OEM and the ILO, as well as the ILO’s continued support in strengthening OEM’s institutional capacities and advancing social dialogue in the country.