Opening clauses in sectoral collective agreements have become increasingly common to allow for some flexibility at the local and firm level. They delegate greater decision-making to the enterprise level and allow firms to undercut collectively agreed standards. Until the late 1990s opening clauses on working time were dominant while opening clauses on compensation are common today.
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