Better defending and promoting trade union rights in the public sector: Part I: Summary of available tools and action points

Designed as a campaign-oriented, practical tool, the report maps out the current situation with regard to the application of and respect for trade union rights in the public sector across Europe.

It identifies persistent and existing obstacles and problems facing trade union rights, in particular concerning the freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and the right to take collective action, as well as information and consultation rights.

The analysis provided focuses on three main forums or levels, namely the European Union, the Council of Europe and the ILO.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Better defending and promoting trade union rights in the public sector: Part II. Country reports http://www.europeansources.info/record/better-defending-and-promoting-trade-union-rights-in-the-public-sector-part-ii-country-reports/

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