The Trade Union`s Italian System: an evolution missed by Brasil

Abstract

This paper discusses the Italian trade union’s system and the finding about the distinct evolution of the
Brazilian and Italian models. Despite both systems had a very similar model before the World War II, Italy
has adopted a trade union’s system that respects the freedom in the collective labor relations. Even though
the Italian adaptation was not easy they have been making changes for more than half a century searching
to guarantee the freedom in the trade union’s system. Brazil will have to adopt a system that respects
the freedom in collective labor relations and the Italian experience can be useful as inspiration for the
necessary changes.