New Warning Strike at BioSens: Union Questions Why Director Was Denied UN Conference Participation

This report from N1 Serbia details a significant internal conflict at the BioSens Institute, centered around a warning strike initiated by the BioSens trade union. The union vehemently condemns the alleged "unlawful conduct" of Sandra Stojković, President of the Institute's Steering Board, accusing her of attempting to unjustly dismiss the director and hindering the institute's operations. A key point of contention is Stojković's alleged obstruction of the director's participation in a United Nations conference, which the union views as a serious impediment to the institute's international engagement and reputation.

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We demand that the legality of her actions be reviewed, because what she is doing is an abuse of official position.

The union's demands are clear: an urgent review of Stojković's legality of actions and the withdrawal of the dismissal proposal against the director. They argue that Stojković's actions are "self-initiated and outside the law," constituting an abuse of official position. The union also points to Stojković's attempts to retroactively legitimize her decisions by calling electronic board meetings that lacked a quorum, further highlighting what they perceive as a "management crisis" within the institute.

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The actions of the president of the Steering Board outside of the Steering Board sessions are contrary to the Statute and Rules of Procedure of the BioSens Institute.

From the perspective of N1 Serbia, this story highlights a governance dispute within a scientific institution, with implications for its operational integrity and international standing. The narrative emphasizes the union's fight against perceived "unlawful" and "arbitrary" actions by a board president. The union members, who also serve on the Scientific Council, defend their position against accusations of bias, asserting that their dual roles are common practice in scientific institutions. The core issue, as presented, is the struggle for legitimate and effective management at BioSens, with the union acting as a whistleblower against what they deem mismanagement that could severely damage the institute's reputation and progress.

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We were accused of bias and of being pathologically dependent, in love with the director, etc.