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?

To coalize and be on the same side of the table with other trade unions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of collective agreements?

They apply to a more or less large number of individuals working in a specific sector, enterprise, or geographical area (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They grant the same working conditions to everyone employed in a given sector (A) 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?

Improvement of working time conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Philippe is negotiating for all banking industry employees, while Sarah is negotiating for Banana bank employees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Philippe and Sarah?

They are husband and wife (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Enterprise agreement (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Working time conditions in the banking industry will worsen (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Sectoral level (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

National level (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide flexibility for enterprises in specific territories (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Through case law (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Derogations in peius (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prioritize enterprise-level agreements (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Single industry or sector (D) Signup and view all the answers