THE PROBLEMS OF ESTABLISHING TRIPARTISM AND SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Abstract

The article refers to the nature and the functions of Tripartism, highlights its importance, considering it as one of the main means of estabilishing social partnership. Tripartism is perceived as a landmark and an opportunity by to solve problems accumulated in socioeconomic relations. The article refers to the means by which Tripartism can be achieved. It emphasizes the importance of the culture of negotiations as a means of civilized dialogue, and in this context, the conceptual approaches to discourse put forward by the famous scientist Habermas are valued. He perceives the discourse as a starting point for the formation of the culture of negotiations. Empasizing the development of social partnership in RA, the article considers the low degree of estabilishment of labor collective groups and the insufficient manifestation of the existing political will for the use of potential and resources for overcoming the existing concerns. Although the civil legal regulations are considered sufficient, the presence of some legal obstacles is also pointed out. The result emphasizes the estabilishment of Tripartism in RA as a starting point for social partnership, for qualitative improvement, considering the results outlined by the ILO, it is considered possible to reduce income inequality, increase the gross domestic product and support the implementation of the concept of a «prosperous state»․