Head of main confederation of trades unions to give up post

The head of the Bohemian and Moravian Confederation of Trades Unions, Milan Štěch, has announced his intention to step down after eight years in the post. The 56-year old, who is also a deputy speaker of the upper house, the Senate, for the Social Democrats, said he would continue until the confederation congress in April. He said he had no desire to retire completely from public life. The confederation is the biggest grouping of trades unions in the country.

Author: Chris Johnstone