RSU Trade Union

The aim of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Trade Union is to represent the economic, social, and professional rights and interests of its members in the following questions:

• work and adequate remuneration;
• a healthy and safe working environment, recreation;
• mental and cultural personal development;
• professional growth and participation in the development of health and social care;
• the building of a democratic and prosperous society.

To achieve this goal, the trade union engages in dialogue with employers and external partners, contributes to the drafting of legislation and making decisions that may affect the socio-economic rights and interests of employees, organises the education of members on legal and socio-economic issues, involves and unites members for active participation in the work of the decision-making bodies of trade organisations, and ensures the exchange of information between members and trade organisations.

FAQ

How does the trade union work?

The basic principles of the trade union’s activities are laid down in the statutes of its umbrella organisation – the Trade Union of Health and Social Care Employees of Latvia.

What are the advantages of becoming a member?

1. Representation of members’ economic, social, and professional rights in negotiations with the employer (e.g. if a collective agreement or its amendments are being drafted in an institution, the trade union represents employees' interests in these negotiations);
2. Representation of employees' interests at the industry level, when public authorities and other social partners are involved in negotiations;
3. Trade union members can receive moral and material support from the union (for example, free advocacy and legal assistance in labour law, occupational safety, and other socio-economic issues in relations with employers and other public institutions). Members can also apply for financial assistance in specific situations.

How do I become a member?

Joining the trade union is voluntary. To join, you need to fill out two forms.

Application to join the RSU Trade Union (in Latvian)

Application to the RSU Accounting Unit to automatically deduct the union membership fee of 1% from monthly salary (in Latvian)