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October 2007

• 29 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Coca-Cola to move production to non-unionised plant

  In August, Coca-Cola Ireland announced its intention to close one of its unionised manufacturing plants in September 2008. The plant to be closed is located in Drogheda, County Louth, and will result in the loss of 256 jobs. This leaves one of the remaining Coca-Cola plants in Ireland which is non-unionised as the main producer of concentrate for the popular international beverage.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Companies continue to move away from defined benefit pension schemes

  A new report has confirmed the continuing decline in the number of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, and the resulting increase in defined contribution (DC) plans. Some 39% of companies which provide DB schemes have closed these plans to new members. Meanwhile, the number of companies offering only DC schemes has tripled from 8% to 24%. Hybrid pension plans, combining features of both kinds of scheme, may offer a useful compromise.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Pay agreement at airline subject to company’s non-unionised status

  A new four-year agreement at the low-cost carrier Ryanair is set to ‘significantly improve’ terms and conditions of employment for its Dublin-based pilots. Over the past few years, pilots were denied any improvements by the airline, due to the fact that an unspecified number of them sought to pursue claims through trade union representation. However, the deal may be regarded as meeting the loose description of a ‘bargaining unit’ referred to in the Supreme Court judgement earlier this year.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Portugal: Public sector teaching jobs under threat

  In September 2007, the Portuguese Ministry of Education and the teachers’ trade unions clashed over the annual nationwide application and placement process for teachers. As 44,000 teachers were not placed in jobs, the trade unions consider this as the largest collective dismissal ever. According to the ministry, the situation results from no increase of pupil numbers in the first and second cycles of basic education and an increase in the number of teaching graduates.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Sweden: Efforts towards a new chapter in social dialogue

  The Swedish Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) announced this summer that the time may be right for a new central agreement between the social partners. Against this background, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise has invited LO and the Council for Negotiation and Cooperation to enter into negotiations. This could imply a new chapter for social dialogue and conflict management in Sweden, superseding the old agreement which dates back to the 1930s.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Belgium: Low-cost carrier Ryanair threatens to suspend its flights

  Following the airport’s security officers’ strike on 15–17 June 2007, Ryanair cancelled all its flights using Brussels South-Charleroi airport as of 12 November 2007. The airline calls on the Walloon government to prevent strikes from blocking all airport activities. This demand, trade unions say, undermines the airport workers’ right to strike. Although the social partners reached agreement, the provision of minimum public services during strike action was once again raised.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Czech Republic: Teachers’ unions issue strike warning over spending cuts

  In recent months, trade unions representing schools have issued a strike warning in protest against the government’s treatment of their demands. The situation in the education sector has been tense since March 2007, when the government announced substantial job cuts in the public sector. The Czech-Moravian School Teachers’ Trade Union is striving for education to become a greater priority for government, and demands an increase rather than a reduction in spending.

• 29 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Unionised multinationals reject unions in new plants

  A new study of multinational companies operating in Ireland points to ‘a growing trend of union avoidance among unionised companies, where it appears they are establishing new sites on a non-union basis’. The survey underlines an increased struggle within the trade union movement to establish a presence in inward investing companies in more recent years.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Austria: Social partners push for labour market access for asylum seekers

  The existing national immigration regulation excludes thousands of asylum seekers in Austria from entering the official labour market. Thus, many asylum seekers are forced to take up illegal work to make a living. In a joint social partner initiative, the trade unions and employer organisations are calling on the government to open the Austrian labour market for asylum seekers, in order to use their skills and expertise for the benefit of the overall national economy.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Belgium: Social partners react to new government’s work programme

  In the negotiations on the future work programme of the recently elected government, the social partners have expressed their concerns about the economy and its impact on the labour force. They are particularly concerned about a likely regionalisation of employment policies following demands from the Flemish parties. The employers have emphasised the importance of reducing state administration costs and of improving the efficiency of public services.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Czech Republic: Government to entice foreign workers in bid to counter labour shortage

  The unemployment rate recorded for the first quarter of 2007 was 6.1%, and this figure fell to 5.3% in the second quarter of the year, which represents the lowest rate of unemployment in the Czech Republic for the past nine years. The Czech economy is thus starting to experience a labour shortage, which threatens future economic growth. The lack of employees is forcing employers to both increase wages and look to other countries to fill gaps in the labour force.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Denmark: Overall increase in strike activity over past year

  The yearly statistics on work stoppages, which have been compiled by Statistics Denmark, reveal that 85,800 working days were lost due to strike action in 2006. This represents an increase of 67% in strike activity compared with 2005. Overall, the proportion of working days lost in the public sector is significantly higher than that in private industry sectors.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Good pay but poor working conditions among prison officers

  A survey of prison officers’ experiences of working in the Irish Prison Service reveals a grim picture in relation to working conditions. More than 80% of respondents are unhappy with their physical safety, while 85% express dissatisfaction with training and development. Some 87% of those surveyed reported that morale in the workplace had suffered as a result of poor working conditions, despite prison officers’ relatively high pay rates compared with other public servants.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Italy: Agreement reached on stock market flotation for Fincantieri

  A proposal to privatise the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has been subject to long discussions in recent months among the social partners, the government and the mayors of the towns where the company’s plants are located. Numerous meetings were held, punctuated by protest action and strikes. Finally, on 18 July 2007, the decision was taken to float Fincantieri on the stock exchange, an operation that should be concluded by the beginning of 2008.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Poland: Union signs agreement to raise minimum wage and increase public sector pay

  On 27 August 2007, an agreement on raising the minimum wage for 2008 and on a pensions scheme in the case of early retirement was signed between NSZZ Solidarność and the government. In response, the other social partners expressed their discontent with the conclusion of a separate agreement between the government and one of the main national trade unions, thus allowing both parties to ‘bypass’ the Tripartite Commission for Social and Economic Affairs.

• 22 Oct 2007
  Italy: New agreement links pay to performance for government ministry staff

  On 30 August 2007, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a draft agreement, signed by the three main trade union confederations and the agency representing public sector employers, for renewal of the national agreement for ministry workers. The agreement is partly a response to recent media debate on the inefficiency of the public sector. Productivity increments and a citizen evaluation of public sector workers will now measure the efficiency of public employees.

• 16 Oct 2007
  Netherlands: Monitoring of disability benefit claimants triggers return to work

  A quarter of all disabled employees in the Netherlands find work within eight months of being re-examined under the Occupational Disability Insurance Act, according to a study commissioned by the Administrative Institute for Employee Insurance Schemes. However, the work found by these individuals is usually of a temporary nature. Based on the study results, the Dutch Trade Union Federation questions the effectiveness of re-examination within the scope of the act.

• 15 Oct 2007
  Netherlands: Call for relaxed entry rules for qualified non-European workers

  In March 2007, the Social and Economic Council (SER) called for a relaxation of the restrictions on the migration of so-called ‘knowledge workers’ from countries outside the EU. Apart from simplifying the policy and streamlining its implementation, the SER suggests introducing supply-driven migration. The council believes that the Netherlands’ restrictive policy is damaging the competitiveness of the national economy, and argues that all parties will benefit from more skilled labour.

• 15 Oct 2007
  Slovakia: Parliament adopts controversial new amendments to Labour Code

  Following trade union demands, the Slovakian government proposed to implement over 150 changes to the Labour Code, mainly aimed at increasing employee protection. Many changes concern employment contracts, working time and employee representatives. Employers opposed the changes, fearing lower employment flexibility, higher labour costs and less job creation. After much debate, the parliament adopted the amendments, to take effect from September 2007.

• 15 Oct 2007
  Austria: New law sanctions private care services by foreign nationals

  For cost-saving reasons, many older people in Austria engage illegal foreign workers for private nursing care at home. In order to legalise this work and to make care services more affordable, the parliament endorsed new legislation in July 2007. Thus, illegally operating care workers may now be employed under the terms of the Private Household Workers Act or be entitled to join the ranks of self-employed nurses. Trade unions have strongly criticised the new schemes.

• 15 Oct 2007
  Netherlands: Trade union extends membership to self-employed workers

  In the summer of 2007, the Christian Trade Union Federation (CNV) opened its ranks to self-employed workers. By taking this measure, CNV is following the Dutch Trade Union Federation, which took the lead in making membership available to self-employed persons. Representation by CNV does not cover wages, but does affect health and disability insurance, pregnancy benefits and pension provisions.

• 09 Oct 2007
  United Kingdom: Unions criticise opposition party’s deregulation proposals

  In August 2007, the opposition Conservative Party’s economic competitiveness policy review group published wide-ranging proposals with a strong emphasis on cutting business regulation. The proposals included repealing the UK’s working time legislation and opting out of EU social policy directives. Trade unions strongly criticised the report, while employers gave it a cautious welcome.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Norway: Employers in commerce sector call for statutory minimum wage

  In June 2007, the Norwegian employer organisation for the commerce sector, the Federation of Commercial and Service Enterprises, called on the Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion to introduce a statutory national minimum wage in Norway. Up to now, minimum wages have been decided through collective bargaining, and in rare cases problems arising have been addressed by widening the scope of collective agreements.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Lithuania: Social partners approve amendments to Law on Trade Unions

  The Law on Trade Unions (LTU) currently in force in Lithuania was originally adopted in 1991, undergoing few amendments since then. In the summer of 2007, following long discussions and reciprocal agreements, the social partners supported a number of amendments to the LTU at the Tripartite Council of the Republic of Lithuania. Extending the membership of trade unions and providing for paid time and training for employee representation are among the proposals.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Hungary: Industrial conflict at new Hankook tyre factory

  At the recently opened Hungarian site of the Korean tyre manufacturer Hankook, employees report irregularities in payroll calculation, overtime hours and weekend work. According to the Federation of Trade Unions of the Chemical, Energy and Allied Workers, the company is ignoring international labour standards and intimidating local trade union representatives so that the union is forced to work in secret and employees are afraid to disclose their membership.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Finland: Rise in number of harassment cases in the workplace

  According to results from the latest study conducted among members of the Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals (AKAVA), the incidence of different types of harassment at the workplace has increased. The study shows that one third of AKAVA members have perceived harassment in their workplace, while one fifth claim that they have been a victim of harassment.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Finland: Progress towards sectoral collective agreements ongoing

  Negotiations for new collective agreements are in progress at sectoral level. So far, new agreements have been reached in the food industry, financial services, chemicals industry and technology industries. Most of the negotiating trade unions are seeking pay rises similar to those secured in industry. However, talks in the public sector are in danger of collapsing, particularly in the area of healthcare.

• 09 Oct 2007
  EU Level: Suez group signs three international framework agreements

  Since August 2006, intensive negotiations have been taking place at the energy and environment company Suez between central management and employee representatives in relation to the company’s international human resources policy. Although the parties have not yet reached an agreement on all points, three international framework agreements were signed by 3 July 2007.

• 09 Oct 2007
  EU Level: French company first to adopt European company status

  On 14 May 2007, management and employee representatives of the reinsurance SCOR Group concluded an agreement on the constitution of a Common European Companies’ Committee and the participation of employee representatives on the board of directors. SCOR is the first listed French company to sign a European company (Societas Europea/SE) agreement. Management believes that the move will strengthen its multinational identity and facilitate financial flexibility.

• 09 Oct 2007
  EU Level: Commission issues Communication on tackling gender pay gap

  In July 2007, the European Commission published a Communication on the pay gap between women and men in the EU. The Communication showed that a wage gap of 15% persists in the EU, and that considerable differences emerge among the 27 Member States. It also identifies four areas for future action to improve the situation and to approach the objectives set out in the Roadmap to Gender Equality 2006–2010, including possible new legislation.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Bulgaria: Employers’ labour needs and skills shortages

  In July 2007, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy presented the national representative survey on the demand for skilled labour, carried out by the Vitosha Research Agency and Industry Watch. The survey shows that Bulgaria has not experienced an acute labour shortage since its accession to the European Union. The demand for higher skilled labour is greatest, followed by the demand for qualified workers, while demand for managers is low.

• 09 Oct 2007
  Bulgaria: Further wave of strikes in public sector due in autumn

  May and June 2007 were marked by a series of protests in the public sector. Workers in transport, energy supply, forestry, mining, education and also in some private companies demanded pay increases and better working conditions. The industrial unrest continued in July and procedures for strikes to be held in the autumn were well underway at that stage. Social workers, teachers and forestry workers planned protest action, despite the government’s dismissal of their pay claims.

• 02 Oct 2007
  EU Countries: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector

  This report examines the operations of social partner organisations and collective bargaining in the agricultural sector. The first part of the report provides an overview of the agricultural sector’s economic background. The second part analyses the social partner organisations in the Member States of the European Union, with the exception of Sweden, and including the newest Member States Bulgaria and Romania. This section places particular emphasis on membership of the social partner organisations, their role in collective bargaining and public policy, and their national and European affiliations. The third and final part analyses the relevant European associations, in particular the composition of their membership and their capacity to negotiate. The aim of the EIRO series of studies on representativeness is to identify the relevant national and supranational social partner organisations in the field of industrial relations in selected sectors. The impetus for these studies arises from the goal of the European Commission to recognise the representative social partner organisations to be consulted under the EC Treaty provisions. Hence, this study is designed to provide the basic information required to establish sectoral social dialogue.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Denmark: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Denmark

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Denmark. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Germany: New package of agreements in construction industry

  In August 2007, the bargaining round in the construction sector ended when the employer organisations finally accepted a compromise on a new collective agreement on pay. The agreement provides for a general pay increase of 3.1% from 1 June 2007, with further increases in April 2008 and September 2009. The final settlement was reached following a joint dispute resolution procedure and 19 days of strike action in two northern German bargaining regions.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Labour Court rules that relocation of state agency workers must be voluntary

  In August 2007, the Labour Court issued a recommendation regarding the planned relocation of employees of the state training and employment agency, FÁS. The proposed move is part of the government’s controversial programme to decentralise several government departments and state-run agencies. The court ruled that the requirement that FÁS staff who accepted a job promotion must move location was ‘incompatible with any reasonable notion of voluntarism’.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Union resists proposed two-tier pay system for airline pilots

  The former state airline, Aer Lingus, and the trade union representing the airline’s pilots are attempting to resolve a dispute over the right of the union to negotiate terms and conditions on their behalf. The dispute followed an announcement by the company that it intends to recruit pilots at a soon-to-be established base in Belfast. The trade union fears that a ‘two tier’ system will emerge between Aer Lingus pilots based in the Republic and those in Northern Ireland.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Latvia: Threatened strike action at Latvian post averted

  At the end of July 2007, employees at the major state joint-stock postal company, Latvian Post, planned to take industrial action in demand of higher salaries. To avert the strike, the Ministry of Transport proposed increasing state funding for postal services in rural areas. The government has meanwhile put forward proposals for liberalising the country’s postal services.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Portugal: Employers propose changes to new Labour Code draft

  In July 2007, employer confederations in Portugal adopted a common position regarding the reform of the Labour Code. They asserted that the Constitution sets limits to an adequate reform of labour legislation and thus demanded its revision. In this regard, various constitutional norms are at stake, but the employer confederations’ major concern has to do with the individual dismissal law, which they consider to be very rigid.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Germany: Low incidence of financial participation schemes in companies

  Although employee financial participation is high on the agenda of the political parties in Germany, companies rarely provide share ownership and profit-sharing schemes. Just 2% of establishments offer their employees the chance to participate in a share ownership scheme while, in 9% of workplaces, employees can share in the company’s profits. However, the proportion of employees involved in these schemes is considerably higher.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Estonia: Pay rises in public transport eases labour shortage

  Following disputes over wage increases and the need to address the labour shortage problem, wages in public transport companies seem to have reached a more competitive level in Estonia’s capital city of Tallinn. As a result of several pay increases, most of the vacancies have now been filled; moreover, the number of applicants taking part in occupational training activities has increased.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Spain: Trade unions support national budget for 2008

  The Trade Union Confederation of Workers’ Commissions and the General Workers’ Confederation have confirmed their support for the aims of job creation and economic growth, as set out under the proposed national budget for 2008. However, they insist that the Spanish model for economic growth must be changed in order to improve productivity and competitiveness.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Spain: Ford to boost investment in Spain

  Ford Motor Company plans to invest millions of euro in its Spanish factory at Almussafes just outside the city of Valencia. This initiative will secure the jobs of 7,500 employees over the next six years, as well as protecting the livelihoods of some 25,000 workers employed in subsidiary companies and suppliers. In exchange, the negotiating trade union agreed not to demand pay rises above the recommended price index and to allow greater flexibility regarding leave periods.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Hungary: Economically dependent workers in Hungary

  The issue of economically dependent work is not yet officially recognised in Hungary, apart from special legal regulation for commercial agents. Nevertheless, the use of ‘bogus’ or false civil law contracts instead of standard employment contracts is common for various reasons, not least as employers try to evade high taxes. It may be assumed that a large proportion of workers in such situations fall into the category of economically dependent workers.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Hungary: Dispute at Budapest Airport resolved after strike

  The annual wage negotiations in early 2007 generated further conflict between companies and trade unions operating at Budapest Ferihegy Airport. The dispute escalated into strike action against two employers operating at the airport, causing a considerable number of flight delays. The conflicts were eventually resolved with the involvement of the Labour Mediation and Arbitration Service and agreements were finally reached in May and June 2007.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Hungary: Austerity package leads to drop in real wages

  The Hungarian Central Statistical Office has reported a decrease in real wages in the first five months of 2007. Gross average income rose by 7.4%, while net average income increased by 1.2%. When adjusted for inflation, this corresponds to a 6.8% decline compared with real wages a year ago. The drop is due mainly to the 2006 austerity package; however, state measures to combat the undeclared economy may also have had an impact on pay developments.

• 01 Oct 2007
  United Kingdom: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – United Kingdom

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in the United Kingdom. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Slovenia: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Slovenia

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Slovenia. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Sweden: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Sweden

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Sweden. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Netherlands: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Netherlands

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in the Netherlands. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Poland: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Poland

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Poland. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Portugal: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Portugal

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Portugal. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Romania: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Romania

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Romania. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Slovakia: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Slovakia

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Slovakia. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Malta: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Malta

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Malta. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Italy: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Italy

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Italy. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Hungary: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Hungary

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Hungary. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Greece: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Greece

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Greece. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  France: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – France

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in France. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Finland: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Finland

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Finland. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Ireland: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Ireland

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Ireland. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Lithuania: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Lithuania

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Lithuania. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Luxembourg: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Luxembourg

• 01 Oct 2007
  Latvia: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Latvia

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Latvia. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Spain: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Spain

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Spain. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Estonia: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Estonia

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Estonia. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Germany: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Germany

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Germany. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Czech Republic: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Czech Republic

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in the Czech Republic. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Bulgaria: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Bulgaria

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Bulgaria. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Belgium: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Belgium

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Belgium. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Austria: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Austria

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Austria. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.

• 01 Oct 2007
  Cyprus: Representativeness of the social partners: Agricultural sector – Cyprus

  The aim of this representativeness study is to identify the respective national and supranational actors (i.e. trade unions and employer organisations) in the field of industrial relations in the agriculture sector in Cyprus. In order to determine their relative importance in the sector’s industrial relations, this study will, in particular, focus on their representational quality as well as on their role in collective bargaining.