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Elusive solidarity in an enlarged European Union

Hartwig, Ines; Nicolaides, Phedon - 2003

As the EU enlarges, it needs to consider how to promote solidarity between its members. On the one hand, it makes sense … for it to strengthen solidarity because it will grow larger and more diverse and will, consequently, have to galvanise … support for its system, principles and policies. This does not mean that the EU should duplicate national solidarity measures …

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Sector-level bargaining and possibilities for deviations at company level : Belgium

Keune, Maarten - Amsterdam Institute of Advanced Labour Studies, … - 2011

The Belgian collective bargaining system is highly institutionalised and coordinated. Over 90% of employees are covered by a collective agreement, placing Belgium among the countries with the highest coverage in Europe. Also, the Belgian trade unions have a relatively high level of membership...

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Sector-level bargaining and possibilities for deviations at company level : Germany

Bispinck, Reinhard; Schulten, Thorsten - 2011

The legal basis of collective bargaining in Germany is laid down by the Collective Agreements Act, 1949. Collective agreements can be concluded between employer associations (or individual employers) and trade unions. In contrast, works councils – statutory employee representation bodies...

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Industrial relations and sustainability: the role of social partners in the transition towards a green economy

Vitols, Katrin; Schütze, Kim Lorraine; Mestre, Alain - 2011

This study examined best practice examples of social partner involvement in greening the economy in different Member States. It analysed the role of the trade unions and employers’ associations as well as employees, their direct representatives and company management in selected projects at...

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Industrial relations in EU Member States 2000 - 2004

Van Gyes, Guy; Vandenbrande, Tom; Lehndorff, Steffen; … - 2007

This report presents a comparison of national industrial relations systems in the EU25, exploring the differences between individual systems and their effects on the economy. The report is based on the more detailed findings of a research project entitled "Quality of industrial relations:...

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