Worker participation - Belgium

Introduction

Worker participation relates to the involvement of workers in management decision-making processes. The means for worker participation are other than information and consultation, as defined by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) [1].Worker participation can refer either to direct or indirect participation. Indirect participation involves employee representation, while direct participation relates to individual involvement.The article goes beyond the concept of involvement of workers in management processes and broadens its scope to information and consultation, mainly with regard to OSH-related matters…