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The Nokia case: ‘genuine collective purpose’ and the future of enterprise-based representation

This article examines the Israeli National Labour Court’s ruling in the Nokia case, focusing on the legal definition of a ‘workers organisation’. The decision rejects recognition of an internal, enterprise-based committee, emphasising the requirement of a genuine collective purpose. The Court held that a body upholding individual employment agreements as primary cannot qualify for recognition. The article places this reasoning within broader transformations in labour markets, where hybrid models of representation are emerging. It argues that the ruling highlights an unresolved tension between traditional collective bargaining frameworks and evolving employee preferences for more flexible, individualised forms of collective representation.

Released on Apr 29, 2026