That depends on where you are.
If I recall correctly, In ~2009-2010 German automotive unions worked together with management and employees and negotiated widespread reduction of work hours in order to prevent layoffs.
Of course unions/employee representatives have a different place here(e.g. half of members of the board of directors are elected representatives of employees.)
Of course unions/employee representatives have a different place here(e.g. half of members of the board of directors are elected representatives of employees.)