Zavadil becomes new head of Czech umbrella union ČMKOS

Jaroslav Zavadil has been elected the new head of the Bohemian and Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions, a Czech umbrella union, at its congress, ČMKOS spokeswoman Jana Kašparová has said. Mr Zavadil, the only candidate to run for the post of chairman, was supported by 337 of 368 delegates who cast their vote. He replaces Milan Štech who did not seek re-election. His predecessor announced his departure in January, citing the long period during which he had headed the umbrella union and his need to focus more on duties as the deputy head of the Senate. Mr Štech, who is 58, has been a senator since 1996; he headed the ČMKOS for eight years.