Local and regional governments as employers

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) have published an overview report on the different forms of social dialogue in the local and regional government.sector and at EU level.

 

The report gives an overview of the existing position on social dialogue - discussions and negotiations between employers and the unions who represent employees. Is there a definition of social dialogue? What are the different forms of social dialogue and consultation within the 27 EU Member States? Is collective bargaining applied everywhere? Are there discussions between unions and employers which go beyond the immediate negotiation sessions on pay and conditions, and look at wider issues?

 

The publication "Social dialogue in the local and regional government sector: an overview" will soon be available in English, French, German, Spanish, Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish and Turkish (under the "Publications" part of CEMR's website).

 

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), the two bodies which respectively represent the employers and the employees in social dialogue in the sector at European level.