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Act on resolution of collective labour disputes of 5 May 1993 (consolidation).

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Estonia
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
1993-05-05
National
Law, Act

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Defines collective labour disputes as disagreements arising between the employer (or employers association) and the workers (or trade unions) on matters such as the conclusion, implementation or modification of collective agreements and the implementation of labour law. Chapter II governs the conciliation procedure. Both parties have the right to refer the dispute for conciliation to the Public conciliator. The dispute can be taken to the court if the conciliation fails. Chapter III deals with the right to strike and to lock-out. The decision to strike shall be taken either by the general meeting of workers, the workers' association or the trade union. The decision to lock-out shall be taken by the employer. Strike is prohibited for civil servants and the Armed Forces. Defines unlawful strike/lock-out. Chapter IV inter alia concerns the payment of wages during a strike/lock-out and the rights and obligations of participants. Available in French.

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    Printed separately
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    11 p.