SGA was founded in 1990. SGA is a member of the Glass Alliance Europe.
The aim of the association in particular is
- creating of appropriate conditions for the advancement of glass industry and related sectors in the Slovak Republic
- promotion and support of economic, social and employers´interests of association members
- support of its members at their further expertise improvement in the field of glass industry and related sectors
Protects, defends and advances the legal rights and legitimate interests of its members mainly in relation to unions, political parties and movements and with the help of Federation of Employers' Associations of the Slovak Republic also with representative bodies, government, national and international organizations.
- pursues collective bargaining at the level of the industry and concludes collective agreement of higher level
- protects and advances trade and entrepreneurial interests of the association
- organizes and secures educational activities and advisory work for its members
- supports activities of its members by providing information and coordinates process of problemsolving within the field of glass industry and related sectors
- keeps tracks of opinios and standpoints of the members and the results incorporates into the statutes of the association
- acts as a professional advisor submitting its own proposals, submissions and interventions within the preparation process of political and economic decisions at national and international level.