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Cyprus Local Reference INFOrmation
INFOrmation

Working in Cyprus - Representation of Workers

Contents:
Introduction

Moving to Cyprus
Registration Procedures
Moving Checklist
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in Cyprus
The System
Incomes & Taxation
Cost of Living
Shopping
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
The Health System

Social Security
Social Security in Europe
E forms: General Overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
Maternity Insurance
Old Age Insurance
Unemployment Benefits
EU Health Insurance Card

Working in Cyprus
Recruitment
Applications
Recognition of Qualifications
Employment Contracts
Kinds of Employment
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Annual Leave
End of Employment
Self-Employment
Special Categories
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes

Cyprus Organisations
Employment Services
Social Security
Taxes & Customs
Recognition of Qualifications
Travel
Government
Embassies & Consulates
Consumer Protection
Your Rights
Cars & Driving
Representation of workers
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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