Laković: RUP remains committed to preserving jobs, employee safety in dialogue...

"Challenges and sacrifices lie ahead, but as we have repeatedly emphasized, we are committed to the continued operation of RUP in its primary activity, because together with the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant, it ensures the energy and economic stability of the country. However, at the same time, we must plan specific projects that will enable a new development perspective for Pljevlja and the region," said Nemanja Laković, Executive Director of the Pljevlja Coal Mine (RUP).

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Laković, Photo: RUP
Laković, Photo: RUP
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The Pljevlja Coal Mine (RUP) remains fully committed to preserving jobs and employee safety in dialogue with unions, the non-governmental sector, the Municipality and the Government, said RUP Executive Director Nemanja Laković, stating that dialogue with employees remains a key segment of a just transition.

He said this at the third session of the Council for a Just Transition, which was held at Villa Gorica.

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"Challenges and sacrifices lie ahead, but as we have repeatedly emphasized, we advocate for the RUP to continue operating in its primary activity for as long as possible, because together with the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant, it ensures the energy and economic stability of the country. However, at the same time, we must plan specific projects that will enable a new development perspective for Pljevlja and the region," said Laković.

Council for a Just Transition, Nemanja Laković
photo: RUP

He presented the concrete results achieved in the period 2024-2026, which enabled the creation of 150 new jobs.

RUP said that special focus was placed on the social aspect of transition.

"A just transition means that no worker should be left without an alternative. In cooperation with UNDP, a Green Jobs Training Center will be established, with the aim of implementing a retraining program and strengthening the competencies of employees in accordance with the needs of the labor market and the principles of sustainable development. Dialogue with employees remains a continuous and key segment of this process," explained Laković.

The transition process carries numerous challenges, but with transparency, support from European partners, realistic deadlines without hasty decisions, and cooperation, it is possible to ensure that the Coal Mine builds a stable, sustainable and just future for all citizens of Pljevlja and Montenegro.

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