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Module 7: Transferring And Protecting Jobs


AIMS

To understand how forms of privatisation and restructuring may threaten jobs

To identify legal protection for jobs during privatisation and restructuring

To consider negotiating strategies to protect jobs in privatisation and restructuring

SKILLS:

By the end of this module you should be able to:

Understand how the EU Acquired Rights Directive applies to privatisations

Identify any other legal protections under national law

Anticipate how takeovers and restructuring can affect jobs

Develop bargaining strategies to deal with these issues

LENGTH:

1/2 day

RESOURCES FROM TUTOR

Notes on national employment protection legislation

Union policies or strategies or practical examples of negotiations on mergers and takeovers




Activities

Activity 7.1 Privatisation and transfer of employment

Activity 7.2 Takeovers, restructuring and employment