Naslov
Industrial relations and social dialogue in the period of crisis: a comparative perspective

Autori
Butković, Hrvoje ; Samardžija, Višnja ; Tišma, Sanja ; Funduk, Marina

Izvornik
Public and municipal finance (2222-1867) 3 (2014), 2; 7-18

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
industrial relations ; social dialogue ; social partners ; economic crisis ; anti-crisis measures ; collective bargaining ; industrial actions

Sažetak
The aim of this research paper is to examine and compare the role of industrial relations and the social dialogue in conceptualising responses to the economic crisis in six selected European countries. The paper displays dynamics of cooperation between the governments, the trade unions and the employer associations during the recession (2008-2013) in Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Macedonia, Poland and Turkey. Methodologically, the paper primarily relies on comparing results of the six national research studies conducted in the mentioned countries during 2012 as part of wider EU funded research project. Conditions in the six countries are analyzed in order to provide insight into relevant industrial relations practices. The paper assesses participation and influence of social partners in creating anti-crisis measures and legislation, changes in collective bargaining, changes at the bipartite and tripartite level as well as social partner’s attitudes towards austerity measures and structural reforms. In the concluding section the findings of the six countries are comparatively analyzed from the point of view of similarities, differences and best practices which might be relevant for further development of industrial relations.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija, Pravo, Politologija

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