OREANDA-NEWS. January 11, 2009.  Dmitry Medvedev met the head of the Federation of independent trade unions Mikhail Shmakov.
 
During their discussion about the observance of labour and social security legislation, the head of state noted that prosecution authorities must have an effective range of methods available to them to regulate this sector.

The president said that on Monday a decision would be taken on strengthening the role of the Prosecutor in the enforcement of labour legislation.