After nearly a decade of democratic transition in Central and East ern Europe, researchers have presented Hungary as a model of societal transition in a several areas, including labor relations, dispute resolution and the development of independent labor movements. With regard to these spheres of activity, this article assesses whether Hungary's new labor system stands up to its reputation as a regional model. This article addresses the historical and transitional advances of Hungary's labor dis pute resolution system, its impact on worker rights and the effect, or potential effect of alternative dispute resolution on the development of Hungary's emerging labor movement.
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