An event was organized to improve the social and economic well-being of customs employees

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The event on “the role of Azerbaijan Customs Workers Trade Union in improving the social and economic well-being of customs officers” was held at the Main Customs Department of Air Transport of the State Customs Committee.

Speaking at the event, Asaf Agayev, Deputy Chairman of the Customs Workers Trade Union, a member organization of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, presented a general report on the structure, directions of activity, rights and duties of the institution, as well as the reforms implemented in the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation  (AHIK) detailed information about the development strategy and activities performed in the field of digitization was brought to the attention of the participants.

He said that the Union carries out its activities in accordance with the collective sphere  agreement concluded with the State Customs Committee along with the legislative acts in force.

It was emphasized that in recent times, many joint social events are organized in order to increase communication and positive corporate culture, as well as team spirit among customs employees, including the necessary work to protect the rights and legal interests of members.

In order to protect the health of the members, in cooperation with the PUSH 30 company, under the motto “Healthy Customs”, 40 percent of the “Standard” subscription and 40 percent of the “Plus” subscription are given to the sanatorium-resort establishments under the “Kurort” CJSC of AHIK. It was brought to attention that a campaign for customs employees with a 50 percent discount on the subscription has been launched, and within the framework of this campaign, an individual training program with teachers in a group will be carried out free of charge for 3 months.

Yashar Yusubov, an employee of the Union, speaking about the work done in the field of labor protection, said that very necessary measures have been taken to study the current situation and improve general processes in the territorial customs bodies.

 

At the end, the questions of the participants were answered in detail at the event, which continued in the atmosphere of mutual discussion.