Deutsche Telekom is one of the four largest telecommunication companies in the world and a strong global player in this industry. This case study is based on interviews carried out in Slovakia and Hungary between March and June 2006 with both EWC members and management representatives. In addition
The Volkswagen group, with headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, is one of the leading car manufacturers in the world, with a share in global passenger car production in 2005 of 9% (5.2 million passenger car vehicles), making the company the world’s fourth largest car producer. This case study is
The project on Social Dialogue Capacity Building at sectoral and company levels is a follow-up of a similar project held at a national level in 2005. The methodology used included carrying out interviews with members of the nationally recognised representative organisations of employers and
This paper analyses the capacity of Slovakia’s social partners to effectively engage in social dialogue at various levels. The paper forms part of a wider, comparative project, managed by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Ireland) and the Work Life
The introduction of a four-day working week at US Steel Košice, higher wage supplements and changes to the constitution to limit the retirement age and protect the minimum wage are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in
The participation of the Association of Industry Unions in national-level tripartite social dialogue, the establishment of a trade union at Amazon’s logistic centre in Sered, and an increase in the subsistence minimum are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on
An increase in wage supplements, easier access for people from countries outside the EU to join the Slovak labour market and new legislation for social enterprises are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in
A restart of collective agreement extensions, a successful wage negotiation for the mechanical engineering sector, and some difficult wage negotiations for leading companies in other sectors are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in
A considerable increase in the minimum wage, unions´request for early retirement for those working in hazardous conditions, and changes in the delivery of occupational health services are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working
The teachers’ union refusal to sign government memorandum agreeing not to engage in further wage bargaining and a split in the the energy sector trade unions are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the
A strike at Volkswagen Slovakia over pay negotiations and the introduction of stricter conditions for the support given to unemployed workers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the second quarter of
The adoption of the new civil service act, which comes into force on 1 June, and the fragmentation of the metalworking trade unions at Volkswagen Slovakia are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the first
The conclusion of three multi-employer collective agreements for public employees and a reduction in the costs and rise in the income of the social security system are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in