Regulation of Bargaining
1950 law established principle of
collective bargaining
but not mandatory
Collective bargaining agreements cover
nonunionists and can be extended by Labor Minister to other areas or employers
Also encouraged plural unionism
Since 1978 only one representative
union needs to sign agreement for validity
Requires all companies with more than
50 employees to establish works councils
No good faith obligation at any
level
Compulsory unionism and
check‑off illegal