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Works Council
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Works Council
A chapter of a labor union representing the workers of a single company. The works council coordinates its activities with the larger union. In some countries, notably Germany, works councils have the authority to alter national labor agreements to fit the circumstances of their own company. In some countries, representatives of a works council sit on the board of directors of the corporation.


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Works councils are empowered to jointly determine with management the introduction, use, and management of systems that electronically monitor employees, including CCTV.
In many parts of Europe, works councils were always familiar organisations where workers' representatives met management and consultation -on behalf of both sides -was encouraged.
While the UK's conversion to the principles of employee consultation is fairly recent, Works Councils have long been established features of enterprise structures in most of Western Europe.
 
 
 
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