The sub-sectoral social dialogue in the European shipbuilding industry

Abstract

Sub-sectoral social dialogue as a facet of European industrial relations is embedded in overlapping frameworks which are recognised by the actors involved. First of all, subsectoral social dialogue is part of the European integration process. Secondly, industrial relations at inter-sectoral as well as sectoral level are influencing the structures, manners and topics of social dialogue. Industrial relations take place within a given economic context and therefore the economic circumstances of the sector concerned have to be taken into consideration. Social dialogue in a specific sub-sector needs therefore to be examined in its wider context.