This paper investigates different varieties of so called organised decentralisation of collective bargaining in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. Organised decentralisation occurs within the framework of sector agreements, which explicitly allow determination of terms and conditions at...

Examines the effects of the crisis on collective bargaining as well as the way unions and employers use collective bargaining to deal with the crisis.

Throughout Europe increasing fears have arisen over the temptation among employers to relocate jobs to low-wage countries. Sluggish economic growth and continued high unemployment in much of the EU15, and low employment and income levels in the new member states (NMS), exacerbate these fears....