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Germany: Martin Schulz, SPD candidate for chancellor, hopes to “correct” Schröder reforms
While often cited during the French election campaign, reforms to the labour market are also a source of controversy in Germany. In particular, it is the set of reforms introduced as part of...
20 February 2017
Finland: partial failure of industrial union merger does not bode well for 2017 collective agreement negotiations
As detailed in a previous article (see article n°9954), the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) decided unilaterally – with the backing of the country’s government – to scrap the existing...
20 February 2017
United States: trade unions ride Donald Trump’s ‘made in America’ wave
On Thursday 16 February, the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Dennis Williams announced that the trade union is to launch a new advertising campaign to encourage consumers to buy cars...
20 February 2017
Japan: government plans to cap overtime work in push to combat karoshi
The Japanese government is attempting to combat worker burnout, a commonplace issue at companies in the country. The phenomenon is illustrated by the increasing number of karoshi, instances of...
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20 February 2017
Joint ILO-Eurofound report on the effects of telework and ICT mobile work on the world of work
The report entitled, “Working anytime, anywhere: The effects on the world of work’, jointly authored by International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Foundation for the Improvement of...
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16 February 2017
Germany: issues over minimum wage calculations dominated labor disputes in 2016
On Wednesday 15 February, Germany’s Federal Labor Tribunal presented its 2016 annual activity report. Problems surrounding minimum wage calculations (in excess of one hundred thousand cases)...
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16 February 2017
Argentina: banking sector set for renewed disputes
The banking sector has just announced a further 72 hours of strike action to take place on 17 February, 20 February, and 21 February following up on a previous announcement of limited strike...
16 February 2017
News update as of 15 February 2017
On the menu : ETUC launches “Europe needs a pay rise- It’s Time for Our Recovery” campaign, Germany/Heightened discord between VW management and employee representatives, France/Final adoption of...
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14 February 2017
Spain: unions present a mobilization schedule
On 14 February during a press conference, the leaders of the CCOO and UGT confederations, Ignacio Fernandez Toxo and Pepe Alvarez respectively, presented a mobilization schedule by way of...
14 February 2017
Denmark: industry agreement marking the end of the economic crisis
On 12 February, Dansk industry ((DI), employers) and Co-industri (a group of 9 unions including Dansk Metall and HK/Privat) signed an agreement that the president of Co-industri called a landmark...
14 February 2017
Brazil: Labour Public Ministry launches a campaign combatting child labor
Approximately 2.6 million children and adolescents aged between 5 and 17 are currently working in Brazil, for the most part under informal conditions, and in sectors that put their health and...
Turkey: state of emergency upsets trade unions’ rights
Turkey’s state of emergency, put in place in mid-July 2016 in reaction to an attempted coup has left trade unions with serious restrictions on the exercise of their rights. International and...
13 February 2017
The OECD publishes due diligence guidance for responsible supply chains in the garment and footwear sector
In line with the trend for greater demands as regards multinational responsibility, the OECD has over recent years increased the number of its guides, which are discussed between governments...
United Kingdom: Plumber wins employment status battle with Pimlico Plumbers
On 10 February, the UK’s Court of Appeal ruled that a plumber working on a freelance basis for London-based firm Pimlico Plumbers has the status of a “worker” and therefore should enjoy the same...
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10 February 2017
Italy: social partners from banking sector subscribe to best practice code on commercial policies and work organisation
On 8 February, the Italian Banking Association (ABI) and the banking sector trade unions signed a historic national agreement. The deal covers commercial policies and work organisation, and in...
9 February 2017
EU : joint declaration on mobile work signed by the social partners of the telecom sector
On 02 February, the social partners in the telecom sector, UNI Europa & ETNO have signed a joint declaration on ICT-based mobile work. With the joint declaration UNI Europa and ETNO want to...
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9 February 2017
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Candice Guillot, group director of employee experience and HR performance at Talan (7,000 employees), outlines for mind RH her vision and strategy for introducing artificial intelligence at the...
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On 17 July 2025, BPCE and its trade unions signed a second agreement on jobs and career management within the banking group. The text places generative artificial intelligence at the core of its...
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The International Labour Organisation published its Employment ans Social Trends 2026 on 14 January. It anticipates unemployment stabilising in 2026 and employment growth of 1%, driven by...
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France: 2026 budget expected to maintain employer contribution relief
On 19 January 2026, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu decided to invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass France's 2026 budget without a vote in the National Assembly. Three days...
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