Collective bargaining | Fimax Advisors

What is collective bargaining?

Collective bargaining is a fundamental mechanism of social dialogue , through which employers and their organizations and trade unions seek to reach agreements regarding the working conditions applicable to the majority of workers in the area in which the negotiation takes place.

Any circumstance that arises as a consequence of the labor relations that exist between companies and workers are usually resolved in this type of negotiation.

All of the above is studied with the objective of establishing a collective agreement that regulates the conditions of employment for a specific sector of workers. In this way, a homogeneous regulation of rights and obligations is achieved, avoiding inequality in labor relations.

When does the negotiation take place?

When we hear "collective bargaining," we immediately associate it with collective agreements, but its scope is much broader. Negotiations cover any aspect related to the working conditions of employees within a company.

As mentioned, it can deal with any employment aspect, such as wages, working time, vocational education and training, occupational health and safety, and equal treatment, etc.

It is necessary to know the negotiation levels, since there are 3 different ones:

How is it the procedure?

Negotiation

First of all, the negotiation is prepared, so the aspect on which the collective bargaining will focus must be determined. Every time the object(s) of negotiation are determined, the points to be discussed are defined and delimited, as well as the mediation and arbitration mechanisms are established.

Marriage Proposal

Subsequently, according to the agents involved in the negotiation, a proposal is prepared on the problem raised. This proposal is studied and negotiated by the intervening agents and, where appropriate, the established mediation mechanisms are used.

Financing

Once the negotiation has been carried out, the agreements are ratified and what we know as a collective agreement is drawn up, which contains everything that has been accepted by the parties to the agreement. Once the previous step is completed, the agreement is signed.

What do we do at Fimax?

At Fimax Asesores we will represent your company, and we will help you achieve the most favorable agreements for its proper functioning.

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