They want the government to stop the implementation of the privatization of enterprises published on a certified list last year, until the change of takeover legislation and management strategies of state investments are made clear. The negotiation of a new social agreement will take place on the basis of today's meeting.

Prime Minister Cerar said yesterday at the third congress of the Association of Employers said that the government wants frank and constructive dialogue. Co-operation between social partners is, in his words, critical because of the re-establishing of social stability, the promoting of economic competitiveness and ensuring the welfare state.