Collective Bargaining and Labour Agreements
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What is the primary purpose of collective agreements in European countries?

  • To regulate the economic cost of work for enterprises (correct)
  • To promote fair competition between enterprises
  • To restrict the number of workers in a specific sector
  • To establish working conditions for individual workers

    • What is a necessary element for collective agreements to be concluded?

  • The agreement between employers and workers' associations on working conditions (correct)
  • The presence of a mediator
  • The presence of a government representative
  • The representation of only one trade union

    • What is a benefit of collective agreements for workers?

  • They allow workers to negotiate individually with employers
  • They grant different working conditions to each individual worker
  • They grant the same working conditions to everyone employed in a given sector (correct)
  • They restrict the power of trade unions

    • What is the typical role of trade unions in collective bargaining?

    <p>To coalize and be on the same side of the table with other trade unions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of collective agreements?

    <p>They apply to a more or less large number of individuals working in a specific sector, enterprise, or geographical area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of collective agreements in terms of employment contracts?

    <p>They grant the same working conditions to everyone employed in a given sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of Philippe in the negotiation for the renewal of the collective agreement applicable to the banking industry?

    <p>Improvement of working time conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the agreements negotiated by Philippe and Sarah?

    <p>Philippe is negotiating for all banking industry employees, while Sarah is negotiating for Banana bank employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Philippe and Sarah?

    <p>They are husband and wife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agreement is Sarah negotiating with the Banana bank?

    <p>Enterprise agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a probable outcome of Philippe's negotiation on working time conditions?

    <p>Working time conditions in the banking industry will worsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary level at which collective bargaining agreements are typically concluded?

    <p>Sectoral level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of representation of Philippe in the trade union?

    <p>National level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale behind allowing collective agreements to introduce derogations?

    <p>To provide flexibility for enterprises in specific territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Germany, how is the conflict between collective agreements resolved?

    <p>Through case law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the provision of lower workers’ protections in collective agreements?

    <p>Derogations in peius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the principle of speciality or specialization in Germany?

    <p>To prioritize enterprise-level agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical scope of collective bargaining agreements in terms of industry coverage?

    <p>Single industry or sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

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