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We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization representing the interests of employers in Armenia. We carry out business promotion and socio-economic development programs. RUEA is the only official social partner in Armenia, together with the Government and the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia, in the framework of Tripartite Collective Agreement.
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13-11-2024
On November 13, the EBRD’s Armenian Investment Council (ICA) hosted a meeting between the members of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia and the Council's expert team, which was represented by the RUEA President Vahagn Hambardzumyan and the Council’s Head Hovsep Patvakanyan.
23-10-2024
On October 22-23, the executive body of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, headed by President Vahagn Hambardzumyan, hosted Vladimir Churovich, the Senior Specialist for Employers Activities of ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Office. The goal of the ILO expert's visit was to meet with the RUEA staff and Council members, get acquainted with the new policy adopted by the RUEA and discuss current issues and potential solutions.
17-10-2024
On October 17, Maria Khakhamyan, Vice-President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), and Chief Executive Officer, Lilit Adamyan hosted Kazutoshi Chatani, Senior Employment Specialist of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Anna-Karin Palm Olsson, Technical Specialist Labour Market Services at the ILO, and Michael Liu-Kye Song, Specialist in Employment-Intensive Investment. Nune Hovhannisyan, ILO National Coordinator, and Sevak Alekyan, ILO Consultant were also present at the meeting.
25-09-2024
On September 25, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced the launch of the program titled “Prevention of Informal Employment and Promotion of Formal Employment in the Context of the Refugee Crisis from Nagorno-Karabakh.” The event was attended by the executive body of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), led by its president, Vahagn Hambardzumyan.
24-09-2024
On September 24, 2024, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), hosted a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO), led by Frédéric Laperre, Head of the ILO's Action Program for Formalization, along with Chief Employment Specialist Kazutoshi Chatani and Nune Hovhannisyan, National Coordinator of the ILO in Armenia.
12-09-2024
On September 12, 2024, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, the President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), hosted Mikhail Pushkin, Director of the ILO's Technical Support Team for Decent Work in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Nune Hovhannisyan, National Coordinator of the ILO in Armenia.
31-07-2024
On July 31, 2024, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), hosted a delegation from the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan. The delegation included Program Manager Emma Mkrtchyan, International Expert Monika Smush-Kulesha, National Expert Sergey Ghazinyan, and Program Specialist Lilit Sirekanyan.
12-06-2024
On June 12 and 13, 2024, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, the President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, undertook a working visit to Geneva, Switzerland.
29-03-2024
On 29 March 2024, RUEA's 16th Anniversary Celebration and the 6th RUEA Assembly took place. During the event, the RUEA President Mr. Gagik Makaryan summarized the 16 years of RUEA activities and main achievements, presented the report for the last 3 years of 2021-2024 in line with the 41 directions of RUEA activities, current challenges and opportunities for future development.
17-01-2024
On 17 January 2024, RUEA held a Conference presenting the main RUEA achievements in the past 16 years and the 40 directions of the RUEA advocacy, as well as establishing a new sectorial union on "Innovation, Green Economy and Digitalization". The purpose of the new sectorial union is to promote dialogue in the spheres of green economy and digitalization, as well as innovation and application of high-tech products in the economy.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Advocacy & Lobbying
    Advocating for the interests of the members & business community, presenting the business challenges to the Government at various state levels.
  • Social Partnership
    Submission of legislative reform proposals to the Government of Armenia based on RUEA members’ needs and various socio-economic analyses.
  • Education-Labour Market Cooperation
    Cooperation with educational institutions representing the  employers’ needs on professional skills and education.
  • Business Consulting
    Business planning, marketing and competitive growth, export promotion, consulting on foreign market, trainings and seminars.
  • Business Cooperation
    Promotion of business cooperation between local and foreign companies, participation in business forums and trades.
  • Legal Consulting
    Consulting and advising on business legislation, Government decisions, permits and planned legislative changes.

RUEA TODAY

  • 14112
    MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
    RUEA unites 14112 Armenian organizations, representing all economic sectors of Armenia. 
  • 16
    YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
    RUEA represents the interests of employers, implementing business promotion and socio-economic development programs since 2007.
  • 22
    SECTORIAL UNIONS
    RUEA unites 21 business associations and sectoral unions, which represent different sectors of the economy.
  • 10
    REGIONAL UNIONS
    RUEA has 10 regional unions in Yerevan and the regions of Armenia to represent the business interests in the regions.
  • 20%
    OF BUSINESSES OPERATING IN ARMENIA
    RUEA members represent 20% of the total number of active legal entities in Armenia.
  • 40%
    OF TOTAL EMPLOYEES
    About 40% of the private sector employees work under RUEA members.
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We can help you grow your business, raise your problems to the Government of Armenia, create business networks in Armenia and abroad.