Transformacje ustrojowe a regulacja stosunków pracy w krajach Międzymorza ; Systematic Transformation and Regulation of Labour Relations in the Międzymorze (Intermarium) Countries

Abstract

Labour relations as well as labour law are constantly changing, and the political system, economic and social situation in the country as well as the relationship between employees, which are usually represented by trade unions, employers and their organizations and the state, have a decisive influence on their evolution. In this respect, the situation in the Międzymorze (Intermarium) countries is diverse, and therefore they belong to various European social models. In the current period, after the 2008-2009 crisis, it is common for the Międzymorze countries to strive to increase the flexibility of labour relations and to limit the influence of the state in providing employment and living standards. The exception, however, is Belarus, in which in 2012-2014 the state's influence on the regulation of labour relations was increased.