The situation of the trade unions in Europe is very diverse in terms of density which varies from 70% in Finland and Sweden to 8% in France. Due to this is difficult to generalize the actual situation of them, so is necessary to divide Europe depending on that density. In the north countries like Belgium, Norway, Germany, Holland, Switzerland among others, the trade unions are strong, unify and centralized by the decision of the workers and have good relations with political parties. In the southern countries such as France, Portugal and Spain the density of members is less than the north countries, the Trade Unions are more pluralized but they have influence in the decision making processes due to some reasons one because of the good relations with political parties and/or they are part of a strong sector of the economy in each country. In the eastern part, conformed by ex-communist countries, the trade unions have being facing problems of credibility, because some were transformed in bureaucratic organs.
Comparing that diverse scenario, with the trade unions in Colombia, are some similarities with the southern countries of Europe in terms of density and the fact that the Trade Unions are more pluralized; the big difference is that because they are many and small (an affiliate density in average of 200 per union) don’t have influence in their context. An important thing to highlight is that the density of affiliates in general is too slow compare with other countries similar to Colombia; and one of the reasons is the constant threat they have from guerilla and paramilitares (almost 2000 trade union members have been killed).
Trade Unions in Colombia are principally from the public industrial sector, and women, young people, and people with professional studies are the ones who have the smallest participation. Also exists many small trade unions from the informal sector.
Comparing that diverse scenario, with the trade unions in Colombia, are some similarities with the southern countries of Europe in terms of density and the fact that the Trade Unions are more pluralized; the big difference is that because they are many and small (an affiliate density in average of 200 per union) don’t have influence in their context. An important thing to highlight is that the density of affiliates in general is too slow compare with other countries similar to Colombia; and one of the reasons is the constant threat they have from guerilla and paramilitares (almost 2000 trade union members have been killed).
Trade Unions in Colombia are principally from the public industrial sector, and women, young people, and people with professional studies are the ones who have the smallest participation. Also exists many small trade unions from the informal sector.
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