Research study on Position of Women in Trade Unions in Serbia

Research Study Position of Women in Trade Unions in Serbia prepared by CSO Women Association FemPlatz, in 2020, with the OSCE Mission's support. According to the Research, there are still existent gaps in the living standards and in the well-being of men and women in Serbia. Gender inequalities at labor market exist in different important aspects, such as segregation in occupation and employment sectors, existence of glass ceilings, and, in addition, it shows, that, although women workers have played a key role during COVID-19 epidemic, they have been more exposed to economic consequences of the epidemic than men. Research also highlights the need to address serious representation gaps in trade unions, especially at leadership positions, as well as the need to review and adapt policies in order to genuinely serve men and women alike, underlining the fact that gender equality is an important union matter. It contains recommendations for a gender-responsive approach in economic area in order to avoid further reproducing or accentuating of economic and gender inequalities and in order to improve future approach in use of women’s resources.