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NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS OF UKRAINE AFTER THE UKRAINIAN BUSINESS UNIFICATION

NEW IDEOLOGY OF BUSINESS

ÂŤOver the past 20 years, a new class of business owners and employers has emerged in Ukraine. They are responsible for millions of employees, create new jobs and invest their funds in Ukraine. These people set bold goals and get results. Ideas and possibilities of such people should be unified. Employers have strengths to implement quality changes in Ukraine and worldwideÂť.

Dmitry Firtash The President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine

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THE FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS OF UKRAINE TODAY

The Unification Congress of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine was held on the 29th of November 2011. Mr. Dmitry Firtash, Head of the Board of Directors of Group DF was elected President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine.

At present, the FEU unites over 70 sectoral and regional organizations of employers. The Federation has been joined by over 10 thousand enterprises collectively employing over 5 million people and generating about 70 % of the national GDP.

Employers’ activities are regulated by the special laws of Ukraine On Organizations of Employers in Ukraine and On Social Dialogue in Ukraine which affords the Federation of Employers with significant power to protect interests of enterprises and business owners in Ukraine.

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STANCE OF THE FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS OF UKRAINE

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine supports the European model of social dialogue in Ukraine.

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine is a non-political organization having a constructive stance and guided by economic expediency in a decision-making process. Employers support initiatives of their social partners – the government and trade unions – aimed at developing market economy, improving business environment and investment climate in Ukraine.

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine is interested in Ukraine's integration into the global economy. The Federation has developed partnerships with international organizations of employers, business associations and influential international organizations.

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine stands for strengthening the employers’ role in Ukraine and abroad. Business should be not only socially but also economically responsible. Employers’ active participation in national and international financial and economic policy development is a must.

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The mechanics of influence of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine

Level

1 The President of Ukraine

Mechanics The President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine Mr. Dmitry Firtash is a Chairman of the National Tripartite Social and Economic Council (NTSEC).

The NTSEC is a permanent body established by the President of Ukraine for promoting social dialogue in Ukraine.

The President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine Mr. Dmitry Firtash is a member of the Economic Reforms Committee.

The Economic Reforms Committee is chaired by the President of Ukraine. The Committee consists of the Prime Minister of Ukraine N. Azarov, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine S. Arbuzov, First Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff of Ukraine and executive secretary I. Akimova.

Ms. Ganna Bezliudna, Vice-President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, is a member of the Constitutional Assembly. The Constitutional Assembly is a special support body under the President of Ukraine established to prepare bills amending the Constitution of Ukraine.

2 The Cabinet of Ministers

On behalf of employers, the Federation, along with the Cabinet of Ministers and trade unions is a signatory to the General Agreement on regulation of the basic principles and provisions of social and economic policy and labor relations in Ukraine.

According to the Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Federation representatives take part in sessions of the Government discussing matters related to development and implementation of socio-economic policy and regulation of labor relations.

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Level

3 Ministry

Mechanics Pursuant to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine â„– 996 of November 3, 2010, ministries and other central executive authorities take note of the employers position in matters related to socio-economic policy implementation and social and labor relations regulation. Drafts of relevant acts are forwarded to the Federation for approval.

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In 2012, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine signed three memoranda of cooperation with the State Tax Administration, the

Executive bodies forming

State Customs Service, and the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

the business climate

– the agencies directly affecting the business environment in Ukraine.

in Ukraine

In addition, the Federation cooperates with sectoral executive bodies: the State Inspectorate of Agriculture, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, the State Forestry Agency, etc. In general, about 100 working bodies cooperating with relevant government authorities have been established on the Federation premises.

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Pursuant to the Law of Ukraine On Social Dialogue and signed memoranda with central executive bodies, regional employers

Regional executive

delegate their representatives to the regional state administrations of

authorities

Ukraine, regional tax, customs and other services thereby ensuring integrity and control over business interests protection at all levels of Ukrainian government.

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The mechanics of influence of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine abroad

Level

1

Mechanics The International Organization of Employers (IOE) unites over 150 national associations and confederations of employers from more

International Organization

than 140 countries.

of Employers

The Federation of Employers of Ukraine is a full IOE member and represents the interests of Ukrainian employers in the organization. The International Labour Organization, the World Bank, WTO, G20, IMF and other leading international organizations are the IOE partners.

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International Labor Organization (ILO) is a UN specialized agency which involves representatives of employers, government agencies

The International Labour

and labor organizations from 183 countries of the world.

Organization

The participation of the FEU President in the ILO activities allows to be directly involved in the elaboration of conventions and recommendations, as well as in setting international labor, employment, training and social security standards.

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International Coordinating Council of Employers' Associations (ICCEU) is an advisory body of employers’ organizations of a number

The International

of Central and Eastern Europe, Baltic and CIS countries. This

Coordinating Council

association of national employers’ unions leaders is a debate forum

of Employers' Unions

promoting increased cooperation, successful bilateral economic partnership and joint efforts of business circles.

In 2012, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine chairs the ICCEU.

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Level

4

Mechanics The Union of the Black Sea and Caspian Confederation of Enterprises is a non-governmental organization composed of central, private,

Union of Black Sea

voluntary, national, representative, horizontal business organizations

and Caspian Confederation

from the countries neighboring or having strong geographical ties with

of Enterprises

the Black Sea and Caspian Region. At present, the UBCCE consists of 22 business organizations from 17 countries. The Federation of Employers of Ukraine takes part in the UBCCE as an observer.

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The Federation of Employers supports establishing business cooperation with employers around the world.

Organizations of employers

Direct cooperation agreements were signed with the Latvian

in other countries

Confederation of Employers, the Union "Atameken" (Kazakhstan),

of the world

the Federation of Employers of Montenegro, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of China, the Employers' Federation of India, the Confederation of Employers of Estonia, Employers in Poland, the Georgian Association of Employers, the Confederation of British Industry and the French employers' organization MEDEF.

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On the 28th of February 2012, at the invitation of the FEU President

Heads

business climate in Ukraine" was attended by the Government of

of diplomatic missions

Ukraine, heads of diplomatic missions of Austria, Belgium, Italy,

of European countries

Germany, Poland, France, Switzerland and Sweden, as well as Head

Mr. Dmitry Firtash, the Round Table "Joining forces to improve the

of the European Commission to Ukraine.

Heads of diplomatic missions of European countries expressed their strong willingness to cooperate with the Federation towards improving business climate in Ukraine.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FEDERATION MEMBERS

Protection of business interests and support of employers’ initiatives at the legislative level in Ukraine Employers may appeal to the Federation seeking protection of their legitimate rights and interests, and delegate representatives to the Federation’s

working

bodies,

submit

proposals

concerning

amendments to the existing framework on development of entrepreneurship, industries, and economic, social and labor relations in Ukraine.

Access to the Federation’s network of business contacts in Ukraine and abroad The Federation consists of thousands of enterprises, business and community leaders of Ukraine.

In 2012, the Federation of Employers of Ukraine established partnerships with business communities of the UK, Georgia, India, China, Poland, Russia, France and other countries.

Business projects realization in Ukraine The Federation is a platform for startups in business, cultural, social and

other

sectors.

The

Federation

provides

information,

organizational and other kind of support to projects initiated by its members.

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Information and advice support to business The Federation of Employers of Ukraine promptly informs its members of current legislative initiatives, business activities and events,

provides

with

necessary

analytical

information

and

competent legal support. This allows the Federation members to keep abreast of the most important events that directly affect their activities.

The Federation publicly supports its members’ position. The Federation provides its members with access to information resources and actively communicates the position of the Federation to the media.

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Governing body of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine

Dmitry Firtash President, Federation of Employers of Ukraine, Chairman, National Tripartite Social and Economic Council (NTSEC), Chairman, Council of the Domestic and Foreign Investors under the President of Ukraine.

Ganna Bezliudna Vice-President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, Member of the Federation of Employers of Kiev, Member of the Constitutional Assembly of Ukraine, Secretary of the Constitutional Assembly’s Committee for Human and Citizen’s Rights, Freedoms and Duties.

Dmytro Oliynyk Vice-President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, President, Association of Glass-Making Industries of Ukraine «Sklo Ukrayiny».

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Oleksiy Miroshnychenko Vice-President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, Executive Vice-President of Confederation of Employers of Ukraine.

Oleg Shevchuk Vice-President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, Chairman, All-Ukrainian Association of Regional Employers Organizations in Telecommunications and Information Technologies.

Vyacheslav Bykovets Vice-President of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, President, All-Ukrainian Association of Employers.

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