On October 20, 2026, a zonal seminar titled "Resolution of Disputes in Labor Relations" was held in Bilasuvar district, jointly organized by the Republican Union of the Trade Union of Employees of State Institutions and Public Service of Azerbaijan (ADİİXİ Hİ) and the Mediation Council.

The event gathered 124 representatives from trade union committees across Bilasuvar, Astara, Lankaran, Lerik, Yardimli, Jalilabad, Neftchala, Salyan, and Hajigabul districts, as well as the city of Shirvan.

During the seminar, comprehensive discussions covered key areas including:

• Prevention and alternative (out-of-court) resolution of labor disputes;

• Enhancing legal awareness and strengthening social dialogue between employees and employers;

• Regulation of collective labor disputes;

• Advancing cooperation between trade unions and mediation entities.

This first zonal seminar organized jointly with a mediation authority in the country concluded successfully in an interactive and participatory atmosphere.