Workers’ Representation in France
Workers’ Representation in France

Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses selected major problems concerning workers’ representation in France at the national and workplace level. The regulations in that area are very extensive and complex, which is a consequence of the long evolution of the social dialogue in France. A characteristic feature of the dialogue is a multitude of its entities and institutions, both at the national and workplace level. As of 1 May, 2008 the new Labour Code came into force. It is composed of eight parts preceded by a new introductory chapter concerning social dialogue. Social partners have an important role in the process of creation and application of labour law. Any project of a reform in the sphere of labour law must be first discussed with representative social partners who have the right to take up negotiations, the result of which is binding for the legislator. Major directions of the government’s activities in the area of labour law, as well as the time-table of the activities, have to be the subject of a discussion at the National Board of Collective Bargaining.

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