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The system of industrial relations in Cyprus is based on voluntary regulation of
relations by employers’ associations and trade unions. The right of labour to
organise is safeguarded, and employees are protected against the possibility of
dismissal because of union membership.
Matters pertaining to collective negotiations, collective agreements and the
settlement of disputes and the conditions governing the calling of strikes and
the imposition of lockouts are regulated by the Labour Relations Code.
Many workers are members of a union. Negotiations between unions and
employers’ associations culminate in collective agreements which determine the
terms of employment, including payment levels and increases. The agreements are
usually renewed every two years. They are usually concluded at branch level and
implemented at the enterprises of the branch.
The largest trades unions in Cyprus are:
- SEK – Cyprus Workers’ Federation
- PEO – Pan-Cyprian Federation of Labour
- DEOK – Democratic Labour Federation of Cyprus
- PASYDY – Pan-Cyprian Public Employees’ Trade Union
- ETYK – Cyprus Union of Bank Employees
The main employers’ and professional organisations are:
- Employers’ and Industrialists’ Federation of Cyprus
- Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The trades unions have branch representations (e.g. for building workers,
hotel employees and many others).
Text last edited on: 12/2007
Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2008
Reproduction is authorised.
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