SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth - 1.2. Workers’ unions

Last modified: 22. November 2025

1.2. Workers’ unions  

MATE recognises unions and labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) for all, including women and international staff. This is stated in 12/2023 (IV.03.) Rector's Instruction on Ensuring Equal Opportunities and Equal Treatment at MATE.  

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Unions and labour rights  

The University fully upholds employees’ labour rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining. In line with Section 21 of the Equal Treatment Act, it neither directly nor indirectly discriminates against staff based on their membership in, or participation in, any advocacy or trade union organisation. This commitment is outlined in Chapter V of the University’s equal opportunity regulations, under the section on ensuring equal opportunities for employees. Several unions are active at MATE, representing different groups of academic and non-academic staff, including: