Representation and bargaining

Collective bargaining, employee representation, employer organisations, trade unions, industrial action.

Japan :: Labour unions (Trade unions)

In Japan there are three divisions of labour organisations: labour federations, trade unions and enterprise unions (or ‘in-house’ unions) …

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Japan :: Labour relations commission

The Central Labour Relations Commission is responsible for defending the workers’ right of association and promoting the fair pursuit of good labour relations …

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Japan :: Industrial action

The Constitution guarantees employees the right to organise, bargain and take part in collective action …

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Japan :: Employers’ Associations

Employer’ associations are not governed by the Labour Union law and do not have a right to bargain …

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Japan :: Collective bargaining

◉ Collective bargaining Collective bargaining usually takes place at a company level between delegated employer representatives and representatives of the labour union …

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