At that point, usually unofficially, the collective dispute expands to other issues. Officially, mediations concern only working conditions and wages. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to give the parties an opportunity to discuss all pressing topics. In collective disputes, it is crucial to define the actual expectations and aspirations of the involved parties. The mediator helps ease the conflict and find compromise solutions. They can play the role of an active consultant or a bridge between the disputing parties and other significant stakeholders of the company not directly involved in the collective dispute.
Seeking compromise is the best way to resolve collective disputes.
The path to agreement involves seeking solutions that could gain acceptance from the employee side, while their cost remains within the employer’s capabilities and is approved by other stakeholders important to the company’s operation.
