Lobbying on work-life balance legislation
External practice
Duration
1973 legislation.
Partnership
Social partners and government.
Reason it was developed
High levels of work-life balance conflict for teachers.
Activities
The trade union formulated a recommendation for the government on how to improve work-life balance legislation.
Results
In 1973, maternity leave and breastfeeding rights have been regulated through a new legislation. According to the new law, female teachers can have 80 days maternity leave and 1 hour breastfeeding breaks for nursing mothers for 6 months.
Funding
Government.
Links
Northern part of Cyprus