Negotiations at multinational company level?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this editorial is to examine the internal procedure for negotiations at multinational company level devised by the European Metalworkers Federation.

Design/methodology/approach

The editorial outlines the EU Commission's social agenda between 2000 and 2010, examining the trade union position of the social partners.

Findings

The European Commission has decided to prepare proposals for the introduction of a legal framework for collective bargaining at transnational sector level and within multi‐national corporations. The exact details of these proposals are presently unknown. Employers have expressed opposition to EU‐wide company collective agreements. The trade unions, on the other hand, have decided pending legislation on transnational negotiations to define guidelines with a view to promoting collective bargaining, if necessary with European companies.

Originality/value

The editorial offers insight into negotiations at multinational company level.

Citation

Gennard, J. (2008), "Negotiations at multinational company level?", Employee Relations, Vol. 30 No. 2, pp. 100-103. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425450810845607