On Thursday, August 21, CELSI researchers Monika Martišková and Adam Šumichrast presented new research findings on trust in social dialogue in Czechia at a webinar organised by the Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions (ČMKOS).

Trust is the cornerstone of effective collective bargaining. Yet, its absence often complicates negotiations, weakens workers’ positions, and slows progress in improving working conditions. At the webinar, participants discussed:

✔️ How strong is trust between social partners in Czechia (Slovakia) compared to Europe?

✔️ What role does foreign ownership of companies play in wage and working condition negotiations?

✔️ What are the common sources of conflict – and where can common ground be found?

✔️ What types of trust exist, and how can they be used in practice?

The research results originated as part of the international project TRUE EUROPE, which explored trust in industrial relations across eight European countries and three sectors – industry, banking & finance, and transport.

👉 Learn more about the project: https://true-europe.celsi.sk/

📄 Country report from Czechia: https://true-europe.celsi.sk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TRUE-Europe_Czechia.pdf

📄 Country report from Slovakia: https://true-europe.celsi.sk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TRUE-Europe_Slovakia.pdf

The project will soon conclude with a Final Conference, where comparative insights will be presented and discussed with researchers, trade union and employer representatives, and European policymakers.

📢 Interested in attending the Final Conference? Find all the details here:

• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7363854010094608384/
• Facebook: https://fb.me/e/32JBW8XSn

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