Trade union freedom
Trade Unions are regulated by the Law n° 54/2003 and by the Law n° 130/1996 regarding collective labour agreement. 

Main trade union prerogatives
The main trade unions prerogatives are:
- to represent and assist their members in any labour related issues
- to be involved in mitigation of labour related conflicts
- to be invited and to participate to the negotiation of collective labour agreements
- to declare strikes and other specific protest activities
 

Collective agreements
The unions are consulted by the state before it adopts reforms that can affect the working practices of artists.
The collective agreements are negotiated by the trade unions and the employers.
 
Promotion of social dialogue and mediation
By the law, at the national level, there is the Economic and Social Council which has competencies in the field of the social dialogue and mediation. At organizational levels, commissions for social dialogue are established according specific regulations and conditions.
At the national level, the Economic and Social Council is an autonomous tripartite public institution of national interest. At the organizational level, the bodies are joint bodies.


Source: Centre of Professional Training in Culture, 2008.