OMED has the duty to intervene between employers and employees in an attempt to settle collective disputes. Three respective procedures of dispute settlement have been established: conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. In this context, the neighboring residents of the Balkans have a lot to discuss, many common points, as well as some differences that offer the opportunity for a fruitful dialogue.

In the recent volume, the authors aim to analyze and discuss crucial and topical issues concerning collective disputes and develop a regional cooperation and understanding in the field of collective bargaining in the Balkans.