When is Utility Worker's Day? Day of workers of consumer services and housing and communal services of Belarus. Regulatory acts: Housing and Communal Services Worker Day

Russia congratulates all workers in the service sector, housing and communal services and trade for many years at the same time, 3 Sunday in March. The holiday was considered unofficial until 1988, when in November the President of the USSR issued a decree introducing a new solemn date - the Day of Consumer Services Workers. Such a holiday is extremely important, because it expresses respect for all people working in the field of consumer services, trade and housing and communal services. Like all holidays, it has a rather interesting history of formation, which remains unknown to most modern people.

The history of the holiday

Although the holiday acquired official status only in 1988, people of the relevant profession celebrated it much earlier. For the first time, such specialists were congratulated back in the days of the Soviet Union (1966) on the fourth Sunday of July. A little later, the government reconsidered the relevance of the chosen date and moved the holiday to March, but the specialists accepting congratulations decided to celebrate both holidays. It is noteworthy that even today many organizations and regional institutions celebrate their professional holiday in July.
When the USSR collapsed, many countries abandoned the celebration of this date or moved it to another date. However, there are still countries, including Russia, that continue to celebrate a similar professional day in March.
Until 1917, the development of household services was rather sluggish, until the government adopted a number of important reforms relating to this area. From this moment on, there has been a significant breakthrough in the system of household services, which has not lost momentum to this day.

Features of consumer services and housing and communal services

Household services include all services and services that provide them, helping to increase the comfort and convenience of people’s daily lives. The personal services system includes many workshops, spas, fitness centers, repair companies, furniture manufacturers, and so on. When listing popular enterprises that provide household services to the population, one cannot help but recall gyms, cleaning services, photo studios and other well-known establishments.

People working in the public service sector must have certain qualities such as patience, education, responsibility as well as experience. Another requirement for all service employees is communication skills and the ability to work with people. Many people are surprised by the ability of service workers to remain calm in conflict situations, as well as to sincerely smile at every client. However, trade workers were in demand back in ancient times, when such a well-thought-out and proven system did not exist. However, at that time the service sector was in little demand, since there was little equipment and conditions to provide them.

History of the consumer services sector in Russia

Since ancient times, public service and trade have been indispensable indicators of comfort. Ancient Rome became famous for its multiple covered markets, similar to the hypermarkets that exist today. Also in Rome, one of the first workshops opened, providing a fairly wide range of services to the population. At the same time, people involved in the design and construction of special water supply systems (aqueducts) were respected no less than musicians and painters.

In Russia before the revolution, much attention was also paid to the service sector. Statistics show that in the twentieth century, more than 50 provinces of the country provided work in the service sector to more than 20% of the total adult population. Such specialists were highly respected, and the profession itself was considered promising and highly paid.

Development of housing and communal services

Housing and communal services is a whole complex of various subgroups that provide people with the widest possible range of different housing and communal services. During the USSR, the government was engaged not only in the active development of trade and the sphere of consumer services, but also in the housing and communal services industry. This is confirmed by the resolution (1917), which turned out to be the first of its kind, and specifically related to the housing and communal services sector. However, a number of reforms adopted in the 90s of the last century and affecting the country’s economy significantly reduced the amount of financial influence on housing and communal services funds. Because of this, modern funds in this area have deteriorated significantly. Recent data confirms that wear and tear has reached 60% of the total and most of these assets are operating at capacity.

The current state of consumer services and housing and communal services

Housing and communal services are currently in a deplorable state due to significant wear and tear of equipment. To correct the situation, a significant amount of money needs to be allocated to such an industry, but sponsors are in no hurry to make such investments. Unlike Soviet times, almost all non-productive and production services provided in Russia require payment. However, people hope that the situation will be corrected as soon as possible and that the authorities will draw attention to the need to finance housing and communal services and organizations that provide services to the population. At this time, all workers in this field, who put in a lot of work and endurance, accept congratulations from colleagues and relatives on the third Sunday in March.

Housing and communal services workers maintain cleanliness and comfort for the entire population. Their work provides comfortable living conditions and is a sign of public peace. In order to demonstrate the importance of the contribution to society, a professional holiday was established in honor of workers providing domestic services.

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The holiday was celebrated for the first time in 1966. It was combined with Trade Workers' Day until 1988. And on November 1, 1988, it was established by the Decree of the President of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR as a separate holiday. The system of providing household services itself began to operate after the October Revolution.

After the collapse of the USSR, this holiday continues to be celebrated not only here, but also in some CIS countries.

Today, utility workers ensure uninterrupted operation and availability of water, light, heat and gas in homes. Since the times of the USSR, the attitude towards the structures has not been the best due to the fact that the work does not require a highly professional education. Nevertheless, the importance of services is obvious, because not a single home can do without housing and communal services. Cleaning streets and roads is also their responsibility. Employees of the consumer services sector provide assistance in repairing electrical appliances, cars, apartments, and can put personal and household items in order.

Traditions

On this day, ceremonial events are held at which the most active employees are encouraged with awards, bonuses, certificates of honor, and letters of gratitude. Friends and relatives arrange a festive banquet and present gifts. The media prepare stories and materials about the importance of the profession.

The high-quality work of employees of the municipal and household services sector has a positive impact on the development of the country’s economy. Order, comfortable living conditions and work process allow you to focus on more global results, without being distracted by everyday problems.

March 19, 2017 is the Day of Consumer Services Workers
and housing and communal services!

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of professionalism and responsibility of those who work in the housing and communal services sector. The tireless, high-quality work of workers in this particular industry ensures comfort in our apartments; the availability of water, electricity, gas, heat; the work of housing specialists allows us to enjoy the cleanliness of our courtyards and entrances.

Despite numerous problems and the difficult situation in the housing and communal services sector in Russia, housing and communal services continue to be provided, our houses are maintained, cleaned, repaired, and all this is solely your merit!

Please accept our sincere congratulations and wishes of good luck, development, victories and achievement of new horizons. Let troubles and adversity pass you by, and let your activities bring exclusively positive emotions not only to the residents of the buildings you serve, but also to all employees of your organizations! And may respect, honor, success and prosperity accompany you everywhere - both in your professional activities and in your personal life!

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The role of consumer services and trade in the life of modern society, of course, is not spoken of in such pompous words as achievements in the field of astronautics, science or art. But... it is simply impossible to imagine our life without hairdressers, shops, rental shops, repair shops, studios, and housing and communal services. People working in the consumer services sector do everything to make our lives more comfortable. It’s just that very often we don’t notice their efforts, without even thinking about the huge contribution they make to the economy of our country! The Day of Workers in Trade, Consumer Services and Housing and Communal Services, which is celebrated every 3rd Sunday in March, is a great occasion to remember all the merits of workers in the household sector and thank them for their patience, skill and professionalism!

History of household services in Russia

Even in ancient times, trade and consumer services played an important role in people's lives. In Ancient Rome, for example, there were not only numerous covered markets, very reminiscent of modern hypermarkets, but also workshops that provided the city population with a wide variety of household services. And people involved in the construction and repair of aqueducts (water pipelines for supplying water to populated areas) enjoyed no less respect than philosophers, artists and musicians!

Much attention was paid to consumer services in pre-revolutionary Russia. Here's just one fact: according to statistics, by the beginning of the 20th century, in 50 provinces of Russia, more than 20% of the adult working population worked in trade and services. And they enjoyed great respect, and also earned decent money!

Spheres of trade, consumer services and housing and communal services in the USSR

In Soviet times, the development of trade, consumer services and housing and communal services was of great importance. Proof of this is at least the fact that the first resolution concerning the work of household and public services dates back to 1917. In the USSR, the holiday appeared in 1966, it was celebrated on the 4th Sunday of July. This professional day was then moved to the 3rd Sunday of March. It should be noted that for more than 20 years the holiday was unofficial: the decree on its establishment was signed only in 1988.

Day of workers of trade, consumer services and housing and communal services in our time

The holiday is celebrated annually in professional circles on the 3rd Sunday of March. In addition to Russia, they also celebrate in some other countries of the former CIS - Ukraine, Belarus. It is curious that very often the holiday coincides with World Consumer Rights Day, which is celebrated on March 15th. Well, this is very symbolic! Therefore, let us wish workers of consumer services, trade, housing and communal services and consumers of their services not only success, happiness and health, but also complete mutual understanding!

Day of Consumer Services and Housing and Communal Services Workers... (Photo: Aaron Kohr, Shutterstock)

Every year on the third Sunday of March there is a professional holiday -

Day of Workers of Consumer Services and Housing and Communal Services

Celebrated by people whose work is related to various service sectors, including housing and communal services workers.

This holiday has been celebrated in the Soviet Union since 1966 on the fourth Sunday of July as the Day of Trade, Consumer Services and Housing and Communal Services Workers. According to the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated October 1, 1980 No. 3018-X “On holidays and memorial days”, as amended by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated November 1, 1988 No. 9724-XI “On amendments to the legislation of the USSR on holidays and memorials” days" it was moved to the third Sunday in March. And by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 7, 2013 No. 459 “On Trade Worker’s Day,” this holiday should be celebrated on the fourth Saturday of July, therefore today in Russia - on the third Sunday of March - the Day of Workers of Consumer Services and Housing and Communal Services is celebrated.

The first decrees and resolutions of the Soviet government aimed at developing the sphere of consumer services were adopted in 1917-1921. Since that time, the consumer service system has begun to actively develop. We include all those services that create comfort and convenience in our lives as household services.

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of professionalism and responsibility of those who work in the field of housing and communal services. Workers in this industry work tirelessly to ensure that our homes always have water, gas, heat and light, so that parks and squares, streets and roads, courtyards and entrances are pleasing to the eye.

Households, studios, factories, workshops, and salons provide services for apartment renovation, furniture manufacturing and repair, laundry and dry cleaning, custom tailoring and repair of shoes and clothing. Also, household services are provided for the prevention and repair of cars, repair of household machines and appliances, television and radio equipment, and musical instruments. Renting cultural and sports items and household items, cleaning apartments, performing various errands, photography and hairdressing services - all this is in the sphere of conducting the household services we need.

Today, trade and consumer service workers make a huge contribution to the development of the economy of our country, expanding the range of services and improving their quality. And on their professional holiday, they receive congratulations and gifts from management and colleagues, as well as grateful clients.

It just so happens that some holidays in Russia are celebrated twice. People don’t mind celebrating both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas, and the New Year in the new and old styles is generally taken for granted. Representatives of some professions, due to a combination of circumstances, have more than one holiday. The Day of Housing and Public Utilities Workers is one of the striking examples; the date of its celebration has been postponed several times over the course of half a century, and the service itself was organized back in the seventeenth century.

A little history

Since the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich, or rather since April 1649, there has been an Order on the City Deanery in Rus', which at the legislative level required the maintenance of courtyard areas in order. Peter the Great in 1721 completely transferred the functions of the so-called “public deanery” to the department of the police, which had already been organized by that time.

The Bolsheviks, who inherited palaces, mansions and estates from Tsarist Russia, which later housed museums and schools, cultural centers, as well as various organizations of the new, first began to think about the organization of housing and communal services, close to the version that exists to this day. mode. Parks also required maintenance, especially those with fountains.

One can only guess about the quality of services provided then. At that time, housing and communal services workers practically did not exist. Representatives of the proletariat mastered professions unfamiliar to themselves, without qualified mentors and teachers, with the exception of janitors, whose work did not require special skills and abilities.

When and how did Housing and Communal Services Workers Day appear?

Since 1966, on the fourth Sunday of July, the USSR begins to celebrate the Day of Trade, Consumer Services and Housing and Communal Services Workers. By this time, the industry is already quite developed and a number of educational institutions are training specialists in the relevant professions.

In November 1988, a number of changes were made to the legislation of the USSR regarding professional holidays and memorable dates. From now on, for utility workers, trade workers and representatives of the service sector, the day of celebration is moved to the third Sunday in March. Subsequent changes that took place in 2013 concerned the allocation of Trade Day as a separate holiday. Now it should be celebrated on the fourth Saturday of July. The Day of Housing and Public Utilities Workers and Consumer Services was not postponed; it is celebrated, as before, in March.

Is it easy to be a representative of a utility service?

Work related to serving the population has always been considered difficult. This is partly because when we use water or electricity, we simply don’t notice it. The mechanism has been streamlined due to the fact that today there are about 2 million people working in housing and communal services in Russia.

We take a tidy local area, well-groomed flower beds, modern playgrounds, a properly working elevator, and renovated entrances for granted. And if suddenly something goes wrong, then you can remember about the utility workers.

A leaking faucet or sparkling wiring immediately evokes negative emotions. It is at this moment that we remember the existence of public utilities. And if a brigade serving a large area is suddenly delayed, then there is no limit to the indignation.

But how happy we are when the repairs are over. And we immediately forget about the utility workers until the next breakdown.

Workers in the consumer services sector receive much less negativity, because people come to them to fix and repair their personal belongings, and not general property, and they do not have to pay a monthly service fee.

Congratulations to workers of housing and communal services

Representatives of different specialties celebrate their professional holiday in different ways. Utility workers also hear a lot of warm words addressed to them. The specifics of their work are such that some will have to spend the New Year on shift, while others will not be at home on March 8th. Among them there will be those whose shift will fall on the Day of Housing and Communal Services Workers of Russia.

And if on this day you meet a plumber or electrician, or maybe decide to go check bills for services at the management company, do not forget to congratulate those people who care about the improvement of your space on their professional holiday.

What should a congratulation be?

How and whom to congratulate, everyone decides for themselves. It is not at all necessary to give luxurious gifts; believe me, people whose work is invisible at first glance will be very pleased to hear any sincere wishes addressed to them. Congratulations can be said in prose or poetry, be serious or humorous, they can simply be sent by email to the address from which you receive bills for services, rest assured that utility workers will read every line and try to work even better and more efficiently.