The Labor Office of the Apostolic See in Light of Recent Statutory and Procedural Modifications and of the Reform of the Roman Curia

Abstract

In 1989 Pope John Paul II, through the Motu Proprio “On the first anniversary”, established the Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA), with the task of contributing to ensure that the dignity of every employee or collaborator working for the Holy See be respected and guaranteed.  In 2009 during the Pontificate of Benedict XVI the ULSA-Statute underwent some modifications (Motu Proprio “Twenty years ago”). Today other adjustments have been made: the composition of the ULSA-Council has been adjusted to the reforms of the Roman Curia and the extent of jurisdiction of the Office has been widened: as a matter of fact, now the ULSA is obliged to try a conciliation in all labour disputes.