Worker participation - Iceland

Introduction

This article describes worker involvement in decision-making and manage¬ment processes at the workplace in Iceland. It also examines worker participation at national and sectoral levels. The focus is on occupational safety and health (OSH) as it relates to participation rights and practices.Iceland has a well-developed system of worker participation concerning OSH matters; this is mainly conducted through elected union representatives, and OSH representatives and committees. Union representation is laid down in agreements with social partners, and is regarded as the most influential way for workers to participate.This article describes these types of…