MODERNIZATION OF SOCIAL DIALOGUE IN NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC REALITIES: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the state and problems of the functioning of the institute of social dialogue in the conditions of the transformation of social and labor relations. The article considers a synergistic approach to determining the place and role of social dialogue. The leading role of communications between the parties of social dialogue in the context of its overall effectiveness, the problem of the organizational capacity of social partners and responsible institutions at the national level to ensure their sustainability is considered. The author's approach to the analysis of the key factors of the effectiveness of social dialogue is proposed, namely: stable communications, positive social capital, responsible social partnership. Alternative ways of modernization of social dialogue in Ukraine are analyzed. In particular, it was concluded that the lack of changes in the current model of social dialogue calls into question its social legitimacy and effectiveness, especially in crisis conditions. The alternative, which is based on the preservation of the traditional tripartite model of social dialogue with a significant strengthening of its institutional capacity, is criticized. Disadvantages of this approach are identified. The feasibility of implementing an alternative option, which is based on the need for a multiparty approach to social dialogue, when other civil society organizations are added to the traditional social partners, is substantiated. The conclusion is justified that this model meets modern challenges in terms of the implementation of the goals of Sustainable Development, especially at the territorial and community level, where there is an objective need for the broad involvement of, in addition to organizations of employers and employees, other interested stakeholders for joint coordination and implementation of their strategies development.