The declaration speaks about workers' concerns, the economic situation, and the union response. Fier WE WILL USE ALL THE MEANS OF TRADE-UNION STRUGGLE UNTIL THE GENERAL STRIKE Declaration Presidium of the Republic 2 Sali Berisha Speaker of Parliament Pjetër Arbnori Chairman of the Council of Ministers Aleksandër Meksi Chairman of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Albania Gezim Kalaja 7. All enterprises in Fier have begun to stop work one after another. In the days following yesterday's mobilization, the situation has worsened even more. Thousands of workers are without work, others without pay, while their families are in increasingly difficult living conditions. The unions assess that the economic policy pursued so far has not solved the crisis and that the government must take immediate measures to protect production, jobs, and the interests of employees. If their demands are not taken into account, the trade-union organizations declare that they will use all means of trade-union struggle up to the general strike. (Continues on page 2)

Koplik Police blocks the peaceful demonstration As reported by our newspaper's editorial office in Shkodër, the platform for tomorrow's protest rally of the social coalition could not be set up in front of the prefecture as previously planned, because the police prevented this action. This happened yesterday before noon, and the organizers of the rally were suggested a series of changes to the location of the protest. Yesterday evening, according to the latest reports from Shkodër, the platform had still not been set up.

Lç 20 thousand employees at a crossroads Petition To the President of the Republic of Albania Sali Berisha To the Speaker of the People's Assembly Mr. Arbnori To the Chairman of the Council of Ministers Mr. Aleksandër Meksi To the Chairman of the Municipal Council Mr. Ahmeti To the Chairman of the District Council Ismail Ahmeti TIRANA Because of a shortage of raw materials, the factory is stopping work and 20,000 workers are left without work. The workers demand immediate intervention to ensure production and jobs. (Continues on page 3)

The Albanian Television, since it has distorted and censored our article in the program “Forum”, we are forced to publish our note in full here. On 26 February, in the TVSH studio, the Deputy Minister of Order, Kudret Çela, in the program “Forum”, expressed his “regret” for the demonstration in the center of Tirana organized by the opposition, but gave no sign of understanding the reasons that force people to take to the streets. Instead, he used old clichés about law and public order. (Continues on page 2)

The order to continue helicopter flights to isolated areas is right, but delayed. The residents of these areas cannot be remembered only when elections approach or when power needs propaganda. A consistent policy is needed to connect with these areas, for supply and for health care. (Continues on page 2)

last night, because of the lack of a flight from New York to Istanbul, the plane on which Eduart Selami was supposed to travel did not arrive. He is expected to come today and meet with the head of the PS, information officials.

ITS CHANGE OF ADDRESS For the information of colleagues! The institute's new address is: “MARSEL KASHEN” BOULEVARD, 2 (next to the former Ministry of Health building) TIRANA For any issue you can call: Telephone: 271 59 Telex 238 38 Telex 2245 insign db INSIG-SEEKS-INSIG A 4-room double apartment is available with consent and rent. On 6 June 1993 near the German delegation, the representation's address is set in Tirana.

All interested parties located at the address given above are instructed to appear before the relevant authority for the legalization of their documents. (Continues on page 4)

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