Trade unions play a particularly important role when an employer plans large-scale employee dismissals.

The union can conduct consultations with the employer regarding planned dismissals.

The objectives of such actions may include:

• avoiding dismissals,
• limiting the number of dismissals,
• mitigating the consequences of dismissals for employees.

As part of negotiations, the following may be considered:

• more favorable severance pay,
• additional benefits,
• training to facilitate finding a new job,
• other employee support solutions.