Reflections on actual situation of collective bargaining for the public servants and public services in Romania and in Europe. A theoretical and practical approach

Abstract

Collective bargaining, as a component part of the social dialogue, which is the main way of achieving social peace, is possible both for the private system and for the public services and the budgetary system. The legal situation of employees in the private system, but also that of workers in the budget system and public services can be improved by concluding collective labor agreements. If in the private system, the negotiation agenda is very rich, in the public system, it has particularities depending on each state. In the present study, the author will analyze the legal regime of collective bargaining for the public services, including also the public servants, starting from the relevant legal provisions, both in Romania and in other European countries. The analysis will reveal aspects related to the evolution of the institution of collective bargaining and their relevance in improving the service relations of civil servants and other employees in the public services system.