Working in Romania
The National Trade Union Bloc invites workers on digital platforms operating in Romania to join the European Workers’ Union
Sorin Iordan, 25.06.2026, 14:00
The National Trade Union Bloc invites workers on digital platforms operating in Romania to join the European Workers’ Union, an organization dedicated to those who work for companies such as Uber, Bolt, Glovo, or Wolt. The organization states that it can provide members with free representation and support in cases of abuse, harassment, or violence, as well as protection against employers and authorities. Furthermore, the National Trade Union Bloc expresses its deep outrage over the recent incident in Arad, in western Romania, where a delivery driver, a citizen of Sri Lanka, was physically and verbally assaulted while on the job in the courtyard of a medical facility. “Such behavior is unacceptable and runs counter to the fundamental values of a society that respects work, dignity, and human rights,” the union stated. The National Trade Union Bloc noted that those who join the European Workers’ Union will also benefit from a united voice in the fight for fair and dignified working conditions.
The number of citizens from countries outside the European Union who live and work in Harghita County, in central Romania, is increasing by approximately 25% annually, according to data from the Harghita Immigration Office. The head of the office, Chief Commissioner Kondor Lorand, stated that while 190 third-country nationals were registered four years ago, that number has now reached 430. According to him, most come from Nepal, more precisely 103, but people from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, the Republic of Moldova, Turkey, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Ghana also work in Harghita. Non-EU citizens are employed in various sectors, ranging from construction and agriculture to the hospitality industry, and hold positions such as animal caretakers or cargo handlers, as well as jobs requiring qualifications, such as cooks, kitchen assistants, or waitstaff. As for European citizens working in the county, the annual increase is 5%, and the largest group, nearly 700, is from Hungary. Although the number of foreign nationals is rising, representatives of the Immigration Office say they are not facing any significant problems regarding illegal residency or their involvement in serious crimes.
Approximately 50,000 young people aged 16 and 17 have submitted job applications since the beginning of the year, 25% more than during the same period last year, according to a survey conducted by the online platform eJobs. According to the cited source, candidates from Bucharest were the most numerous, followed by those from Brașov (central), Cluj-Napoca (northwest), Constanța (southeast), Timișoara (west), Iași (northeast), Sibiu (central), and Bacău (northeast). Although they are not yet of legal age and have not finished high school, most young people are looking for full-time jobs in retail, tourism, and the food industry. Romania’s Labor Code strictly regulates the work schedule for minors aged 16 and 17. Thus, the maximum working hours are 6 hours per day and 30 hours per week. Moreover, they are not allowed to work at night, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., nor are they permitted to work overtime. The salaries these candidates can expect range from 2,600 to 3,500 lei (500 to 670 euros) net per month for full-time jobs. However, pay may fall below the 2,500 lei (480 euros) threshold if the positions in question are part-time.
More than 330 job openings were offered at the “Step Toward Employment” job fair held in Argeș County (south) at the end of last week. According to a press release from the County Employment Agency, 30 employers participated in the event. Following job interviews, 185 people were selected for employment, and the agency is now monitoring their status for 30 days. The professions most in demand by employers were in civil and industrial construction, the mechanical manufacturing industry, services, and commerce. For individuals with higher education, 29 positions were available, mostly for engineers in various fields, economists, project managers, and occupational safety and health officers. Approximately 700 people attended the Argeș Job Fair. (LS)
