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EU: Commission issues evaluation of the European Works Council Directive and plans to publish a practical guide to improve its implementation
In a report published on 14 May, two year’s later than due, the European Commission offers an evaluation of the implementation of the European Works Council Directive (recast Directive 2009/38/EC)...
14 May 2018
Germany: Deustche Bahn’s ‘digital pact’ intends for employees to share in the digital transformation related productivity gains
At the end of March 2018 Deutsche Bahn’s social partners signed a framework agreement on digitalization for the German rail company and on the means for establishing a ‘sustainable transformation...
Finland: agreement in the construction sector concludes cycle of decentralised negotiations
The agreement that has been struck in Finland’s construction sector marks the end of a period of negotiations, in progress since the summer of 2017, over the main collective agreements covering...
In brief, agreement in principle reached in Luxembourg’s banking sector
On Friday 11 May, social partners in Luxembourg’s banking sector announced that they had reached an agreement in principle on a new collective agreement for banks, to run from 1 January 2018 to 31...
Italy: mixed picture for employment data amid political tensions
Companies under pressure, the burgeoning gig economy, more and more unpaid internships and a rising number of temporary employment contracts: all these elements combining at a time when Italy is...
Germany: Deutsche Bahn’s ITC subsidiary DB Systel is undergoing major digital change
Deutsche Bahn’s ITC specialist subsidiary DB Systel has launched a radical transformation in its work organization that will affect its 4,000 workers. Already underway, the process has impacted...
Norway: a 2.8% salary increase for the offshore sector
On 04 May 2018 an agreement that delivers benefits to workers on offshore oil platforms was concluded between Norsk Olje og Gas, the employers’ body that groups companies operating in the offshore...
Germany: Deutsche Post only signing permanent employment contracts with the healthy
At Deutsche Post good health is a criterion for temporary employees to transition to permanent employment contracts. Deutsche Post has confirmed the Sunday publication revelation that has spurred...
Argentina: 15% salary increase agreement for the banking sector
Following months of negotiations that were marked by strike action, an agreement to raise salaries by 15% has been struck between the banking sector unions, employers’ bodies, and the government...
United States: Californian court puts forward new criteria to distinguish independent contractors from employees
At the end of April, California’s Supreme Court ruled in longstanding case surrounding delivery company Dynamex when it came down in favor of independent contractors who were seeking employee...
News updates as of May 4, 2018
Germany/ Committee set up to develop pension reform. On Thursday 3 May, Hubertus Heil, the social-democrat employment minister, unveiled a list of ten experts and social partner representatives...
4 May 2018
United States: geeks foray into militancy
Little by little Silicon Valley’s geek community is discovering the joys of militancy. Although not engaged to the extent of being members of a well known trade union such as the UAW, SEIU, or...
EU: the European Commission budget proposal presentation proves controversial
On 02 May the European Commission presented its budget proposal for the 2021-2027 period. In order to both cope with €15 billion less per annum because of the UK’s exit, and balance the Member...
3 May 2018
Latvia: an historic collective agreement signed for the construction sector
Roughly ten years ago Latvia’s construction sector was under the spotlight with a high profile court case that pitted Latvian construction company Laval un Partneri Ltd against the Swedish...
Germany: both unions and manager are skeptical over the basic income
Controversy reigning over whether or not to retain Hartz IV* unemployment benefits, the economy’s move towards digitalization and robotization, and a potential overhaul to the working time...
In brief, both the ETUC and French trade unions call on President Macron to back the draft Directive relative to work-life balance
In a letter addressed to French President Macron dated 02 May (here), the secretary general of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) together with the secretaries general of its affiliated...
2 May 2018
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France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
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AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
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France: Ministry of Labour unveils plan to accelerate the rollout of AI
On 22 September, the French Ministry of Labour presented a plan named Impulsion IA 2027 aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI by companies and employees. It contains 12 measures applicable from...
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Germany: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt raises concerns over labour supply and workplace cohesion
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
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Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...