Keywords
union representation
institutional profile of the union
collective bargaining
contract structure
the right to strike
lockout
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Abstract
The article describes several dimensions of the Spanish System of Collective Labor Relations. Among others, the general features of the system, freedom of association, the institutional profile of the union, collective bargaining, the right to strike, the lockout and the autonomous settlement of collective labor disputes are included. According to the author, the collective labor relations in Spain have a high level of formalization and rules come from state or collective bargaining, being the first most important in shaping the system. The author concludes that union representation is a key player in regulating union activity and the functioning of labor systems. In the latter, the theory of union representation has promoted social dialogue processes. It describes the most common trend in the Spanish labor movement, arguing that it is intended to promote the union as an institution. In this sense, the Constitution recognizes the collective autonomy in the broadest sense. The jurist closes this section by discussing the constitutional coverage lockout. In conclusion, the author discusses the autonomous settlement of collective labor disputes in a labor relations system with a high degree of judicial intervention in collective disputes.Copyright Notice:
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