Leaders of ITUC affiliates from Balkans discussed challenges related to implementation of the trade union rights in the region, highlighting systematic violations of the freedom of association, collective bargaining and the right to strike by governments and employers, as well as low capacities of labour inspectorates to monitor and enforce labour legislation. In the context of the ILO centenary special focus was addressed to the supervisory mechanisms of the ILO and in particular the jurisprudence of the Committee of Freedom of Association.

Based on discussions the conference participants adopted declaration, calling for a new social contract and universal labour guarantee.