Today, there are 21 collective agreements in effect at the national level in Moldova, 20 at the sectoral level, and 13 at the regional level. However, between 2020 and 2025, the number of collective bargaining agreements decreased from 4,447 to 4,030. The share of workers whose working conditions are covered by collective agreements also decreased—from 38.5% to 35%.
Therefore, the government is committed to promoting collective bargaining and expanding the scope of collective agreements, especially in sectors where they are insufficient—construction, HoReCa, and agriculture.
The authorities also intend to strengthen the rights of union representatives and encourage worker membership in unions and employer associations by providing tax incentives. In addition, when conducting public procurement, the government will grant preferences to economic operators that have adopted and are implementing a collective bargaining agreement, etc.
These are the provisions of the Action Plan for the Promotion of Collective Bargaining for 2026–2030. It was developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and has been submitted for public consultation.
The draft will ensure compliance with the provisions on adequate minimum wages, which were approved by Parliament this summer as part of the harmonization of legislation with the relevant EU Directive.
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