MEP Ondruš Seeks Leadership of Slovak Trade Union Confederation in Alliance with Labor Activist

European Parliament member Ondruš is attempting to take control of Slovakia's main trade union confederation with support from industrial unions, including the influential metalworkers' union OZ Kovo. He has formed a partnership with an activist from the Working Poverty movement to challenge the current leadership. The bid sets up a contest against incumbent president Monika Uhlerová, who retains backing from education sector unions and public administration workers' organizations. The leadership battle reflects broader divisions within Slovakia's organized labor movement between industrial workers and public sector employees.