ECONOMIC CRISIS : STRUCTURED INDUSTRIAL DIALOGUE CAN PREVENT SOCIAL UNREST.

"Conflicts and social unrest in the European Union can be prevented by encouraging social dialogue before more conflicts will lead to serious labour market disturbances. Social dialogue is now more needed than ever," said a senior official of the EU executive upon presenting, on 3 February, the Commission's latest Industrial Relations Report. He said the findings of this report show that structured dialogue between workers and employers can be of great help in overcoming the economic crisis. High quality industrial relations between companies and workers can help both sides adapt to change "while protecting them from...