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Austerity and social dialogue in French local government

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This article investigates whether and how social dialogue has influenced austerity policies in French local government, with a particular focus on municipalities. With regard to local government staff, social dialogue takes place at two levels, with wage and general rules being discussed at national level and working conditions and individual career issues at local level. National-level measures, as in many countries, have included unilateral wage freezes. However, though staff reductions have already occurred in the state administration, they have not (yet) affected municipalities. As seen in our case study, when it comes to local-level austerity measures such as cuts in services and restructuring measures, we are witnessing a situation of real bargaining – including conflict and formalized agreements. Even if not leading to official collective agreements, this strengthens the role of formal committees and suggests the potential resilience of social dialogue linked to the proximity of decision-making authorities and affected citizens.

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  • Gilles Jeannot, 2014. "Austerity and social dialogue in French local government," Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, , vol. 20(3), pages 373-386, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:treure:v:20:y:2014:i:3:p:373-386
    DOI: 10.1177/1024258914538169
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    1. Vera GLASSNER & Maarten KEUNE, 2012. "The crisis and social policy: The role of collective agreements," International Labour Review, International Labour Organization, vol. 151(4), pages 351-375, December.
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