The failure of a new form of employee representation: Polish works councils in comparative perspective
European Journal of Industrial Relations
2018
24
2
June
163-178
works council ; workers representation ; labour relations ; trade union ; EU Directive
Germany ; Poland ; Eastern Europe ; Slovakia ; Slovenia ; Hungary ; Estonia
Workers participation and European works councils
https://doi.org/10.1177/0959680117715931
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"Works councils were introduced in Poland in 2006, changing the system of employee representation from a single-channel model to a dual-channel model. However, they have not succeeded in promoting social dialogue and creating a strong institution for employee participation. I draw on a quantitative study to analyse why their role in Polish industrial relations is so marginal. I focus on the relationship between trade unions and the new ‘democratic' councils and information and consultation process itself."
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