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The article considers the various steps taken by the European Union for the development of mechanisms that enable employee representatives to take part in decision-making processes within their organisations. A series of legislative measures have been introduced since the 1970s concerning information, consultation and participation both at European and national level. These measures increasingly aim at embracing employee participation as part of the strategic planning of the business. Despite their limitations, they can play a considerable role in promoting democratic involvement among management and labour.
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This article was prepared for the Academy of European Law’s Annual Conference on EU Labour Law 2010, held in Trier on 25 March. The author would like to thank the organisers of this conference, and particularly Leyre Maiso and Sarah Jung.
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Koukiadaki, A. The evolution of employee involvement in European labour law. ERA Forum 11, 601–619 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12027-010-0175-7
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