ECJ tests Swedish industrial relations system
The tension between social Europe and free-trade Europe has played out over decades. The latest battlefield is the European Court of Justice, where the Laval case is testing the rights of workers in Sweden, a country that has a strong tradition of collective industrial relations, to take action against a company from overseas that resists signing up to a collective agreement. The Laval case is an important one, and judgment is expected before the end of the year. It has already excited interest well beyond Sweden, and the final ruling could have implications across Europe. It is, however, unlikely to resolve the underlying issues or reconcile deep-rooted positions.
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Mark Carley, Editor, European Employment Review |
