Tatarstan President: “Our potential consists in human capital”

On September 26, representatives of trade union organizations, veterans of trade union movement, Chairman of the Federation of independent trade unions of Russia Mikhail Shmakov and Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a solemn event dedicated to the 110th anniversary of trade union movement of Russia and Tatarstan.

Speaking at the event, Mikhail Shmakov said that the operating environment of trade unions had been changing due to changes that took place in the country. However, the main purpose of the movement which consists in protecting people’s labour rights has remained the same.

He wished the republic prosperity, and its citizens - a respectable job and salary.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted an important role of trade unions in successful social and economic development of Tatarstan, their interest in protection of citizens’ rights and development of regional enterprises. He added that mutual understanding and constructive dialogue was established between authorities and trade unions in the republic.

Rustam Minnikhanov and Mikhail Shmakov handed over awards of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Federation of in independent trade unions of Russia to the best workers of trade union movement.