Worker participation - Cyprus

Introduction

Worker participation means the involvement of workers / employees in decision making processes at a company, sector or national level. This does not include only information and consultation, but also direct or indirect participation in management or other decisions [1]. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management systems also provide a field of worker participation. This article is confined in its description to worker participation and involvement in OSH management in the Republic of Cyprus.According to government statistics, Cyprus has a relatively high percentage (55% to 58%) of Trade Union participation. Although Union membership has shown a 21%…