Cyprus*
Key Facts
| Population | 862,011 |
|---|---|
| Collective Bargaining Coverage | 52% |
| Proportion of Employees in Unions | 55% |
| Principal Level of Collective Bargaining |
industry and company |
| Workplace Representation |
union |
| Board-level Representation |
no |
| Company Board Structure |
monistic |
Sources: see individual country sections; where a range of figures has been quoted, the lower number has been taken
Trade Unions
Cyprus has a relatively high level of trade union organisation – although it is probably now below 50%. There are two major trade union confederations, the PEO and the SEK, a smaller one, DEOK and a very much smaller one, POAS, as well as important autonomous unions representing public sector workers, bank employees and teachers.
more ...Collective Bargaining
There is both industry and company-level bargaining in Cyprus. In total probably over half of all employees in Cyprus are covered by collective bargaining, although precise figures are not available.
more ...Workplace Representation
Workplace representation in Cyprus is through the unions. Arrangements at workplace level depend on the particular circumstances that apply in each workplace.
more ...Board-level Representation
Employees have no statutory right to be represented at board level in Cyprus, although for a period there were union representatives on the boards of two banks.
more ...European-level Representation
Representatives at European level are in the first instance chosen by the union.
more ...Health and Safety Representation
Employees elect representatives for health and safety issues, and in workplaces with as few as five employees it is obligatory to elect someone. In workplaces with 10 or more employees these elected representatives sit on a safety committee. Their powers are consultative and advisory but they can call in the national inspectorate if needed.
more ...Financial Participation
Employee financial participation in the form of employee (share) ownership or profit-sharing plays only a small role in Cyprus’ economy.
more ...* The section deals only with the area controlled by the officially recognised government of Cyprus, the Greek-Cypriot south of the island.
