Sectoral Collective Bargaining in Slovakia: Benefits and Limits

In: Politické vedy: časopis pre politológiu, najnovšie dejiny, medzinárodné vztʹahy, bezpec̆nostné s̆túdiá = Political sciences : journal for political sciences, modern history, international relations, security studies, Band 26, Heft 1, S. 26-38

Abstract

The main goal of the study is to analyse the sectoral social dialogue in the system of social dialogue, with an emphasis on its practical functioning and the extension of sectoral collective agreements (KZVS) in Slovakia. The main research method is content analysis of sectoral collective agreements in Slovakia, analysis of the process of their extension, including changes in the relevant legislation. The paper analyses the causes of stagnation and limitations of sectoral negotiations in Slovakia and points to possible solutions that, through sectoral collective agreements and their extension, could contribute to fulfilling the potential and benefits of the effective functioning of social dialogue in Slovakia.