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Podcast gives workers a voice in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Through an initiative by Božo Marić, President of the Public Administration Trade Union of Republika Srpska, with support from the Palme Center, issues concerning working conditions and trade union rights are receiving greater attention in public discourse in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the podcast Bez rukavica (“Without Gloves”).In Bosnia and Herzegovina, issues relating to working conditions and trade union rights have long struggled to gain a foothold in the public debate. Traditional media rarely give space to workers’ perspectives.
To change this, Božo Marić, president of the Public Administration Trade Union of Republika Srpska, launched the podcast “Bez rukavica” – “Without Gloves”.
With support from the Palme Center, a new platform was created for open discussions on labour law, social justice and current political issues.
The podcast has quickly gained significant traction. Within the first 40 days, the programme had already reached around 1.5 million views on YouTube and social media.
The initiative creates a new public arena where workers, politicians and employers can engage in dialogue. It demonstrates how trade unions can make workers’ conditions more visible in the public debate.
