The Latvian Education and Science Workers' Union, known as LIZDA, has expressed its intent to organize protest actions in response to upcoming amendments to the Labour Law proposed by the Saeima. Specifically, they are concerned about the potential removal of Article 110, which currently prohibits employers from terminating the employment of union members without the union's consent. During a recent council meeting, LIZDA reaffirmed its position and called for politicians to reconsider these changes.

LIZDA acknowledges the employers' concerns regarding their ability to resolve workplace conflicts but is advocating for a balanced approach. They are offering a compromise that would involve amending the second part of Article 110 to require unions to justify their opposition to an employer's termination decision. This proposal is seen as a way to address both employee protections and employer rights, allowing for a more nuanced handling of labor disputes.

The union has taken proactive steps by mobilizing its members to oppose the legislative changes, having gathered about 11,500 signatures against the removal of Article 110 by the March 4 deadline. The ongoing discussions in the Saeima regarding these controversial amendments reflect the tensions between labor rights and the demands of a changing economy, which are being closely watched by various stakeholders, including the Latvian Employer’s Confederation, which has expressed support for the government's proposed changes.