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Summary
The author examines the effectiveness and relevance of Cameroonian collective agreements, highlighting their benefits, limitations, and the significant disparities they create between sectors. She advocates for greater harmonization to reduce wage inequalities and improve the coherence of labor law in Cameroon.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Cameroonian collective agreements, examining their effectiveness, limitations, and disparities across sectors. It highlights the role of these agreements in protecting workers’ rights while identifying legal, institutional, and sectoral challenges.

The author compares salary scales, social benefits, and working conditions in public, semi-public, and private sectors, offering insights into wage gaps, productivity impacts, and sector-specific practices. This resource is indispensable for HR professionals, labor inspectors, legal experts, and students seeking a deeper understanding of labor law and employee representation in Cameroon.

The book is organized around three main sections:
a- Mixed Assessment of Collective Agreements in Cameroon
This section explores the scope and limits of national collective agreements, emphasizing:

• Their role in protecting workers’ rights

• Implementation challenges, including lack of uniformity across sectors

• Legal and institutional gaps that limit effectiveness

b- Differences in Salary Scales Across Sectors
The author compares wage scales provided by different sectoral collective agreements, highlighting:

• Significant gaps between public, semi-public, and private sectors

• Effects on motivation, productivity, and worker mobility

• Causes such as sector economic weight, union organization, and required qualifications

c- Sector-Specific Treatment of Workers
This section details differences not only in wages but also in:

• Social benefits (housing, transport, various bonuses)

• Working conditions (safety, hours, leave)

• Disparities in compensation and social protection schemes