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Finland: difficult negotiations are underway over pension reforms
Whilst this coming autumn the Finnish parliament will debate a proposal for reforms of the pension system that are to be put into place in 2017, negotiations are getting tough and decisions may...
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8 September 2014
Italy: the government reduces by half the number of union prerogatives in the state public administration
The revision to “union privileges” which reduces by 50% the number of paid hours devoted to union activities and union secondments came into effect on September 1, 2014. This measure forms part of...
5 September 2014
Germany: the country is to re-establish by law the principle “one company, one collective agreement”
Which type of organisation is best suited to represent employees before management and a federation of enterprises? The large majority union or the small corporate body? And is co-habitation...
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4 September 2014
Tunisia: German company Knauf opens a new training center enhancing the attractiveness of the gypsum related profession
In Tunisia on September 2, 2014 the German group Knauf, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of building materials, opened its second training center. The result of a public/private finance...
4 September 2014
Ireland: adopts a law protecting workers who make protected disclosures (whistleblowers)
Enacted on July 15, 2014, the Protected Disclosures Act is Ireland’s first piece of legislation enabling workers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to make protected disclosures...
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4 September 2014
Germany: 6 months before the minimum wage comes into force, its effects are already being felt
The introduction of the minimum wage was voted at the start of July 2014 and is to be implemented from January 1, 2015. The policy comes with a 2 year phasing in period beyond which time no sector...
3 September 2014
EU: the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) are organizing a major conference on the much-needed reconstruction of Europe
From September 24-26, 2014 the ETUC and the ETUI are hosting a major conference on “Europe at a crossroads. Which way to quality jobs and prosperity?” with Planet Labor participating as a press...
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3 September 2014
Great Britain: implications of Scottish independence for employment and industrial relations assessed
The forthcoming referendum on whether Scotland should break away from Britain raises the prospect of changes in employment and industrial relations. The greatest prospect for change arises as an...
2 September 2014
Italy: Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA has reached agreement with unions over management of the 2013-2017 restructuring plan
On August 7, 2014 Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA and the unions: Dircredito, Fabi, Fiba, Fisac, Sinfub, Ugl credito and Uilca, signed a double agreement for the 2013-2017 restructuring plan...
2 September 2014
Portugal: puts in place new rules regarding the length of collective agreements and also allows for the suspension of agreements under difficult economic circumstances
The decree that changed the length of time that collective agreements can be applied came into force on September 1, 2014. This represents the final measure negotiated within a framework of labor...
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2 September 2014
Great Britain: gives new boost to apprenticeships
The British government has launched new training programs in partnership with more than 200 employers further supporting its apprenticeship scheme. Its attempt to re-launch a formerly lesser...
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1 September 2014
United States: the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) is examining a further request for the broadening of the term “joint employer”, this time in the context of subcontracting
Following recommendations by the NLRB general secretary to recognize Mac Donald’s as a joint employer of its franchisors’ employees (cf. article no. 8549), the NLRB agency that is responsible for...
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1 September 2014
Croatia: main features of the recent labor law reform
Although fiercely contested by the unions, the Croatian parliament adopted on July 15 2014, the new reform to the labor law. This reform came into force on August 7 2014. It aims to loosen...
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1 September 2014
Serbia : main features of the recent labor law reform
Following much heated debate both inside and outside the parliament building, including a general strike, the Serbian Parliament on July 18 2014 adopted the latest reform to the labor law, which...
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1 September 2014
France: the summary applications judge is not competent to assess the regularity of the appointment of the representative of the central management of a non-European group
The summary application brought by Uni Europa, CGT and Unite against Manpower, aiming to prove that Manpower France is the representative of the American temporary work group in Europe, in order...
31 July 2014
Great-Britain : report highlights impact of fees on employment tribunal applications
Since the introduction of fees for employees for applying for relief at an employment tribunal, the number of applications have fallen dramatically argues the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC...
30 July 2014
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The three representative trade unions at Orange France have until 10 December to validate an agreement on gender equality, work–life balance and anti-discrimination measures. While the text...
8 December 2025
In 2025, for the first time, the universal registration documents of major European companies contain the sustainability reporting required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
31 October 2025
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...
20 October 2025
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...
15 October 2025
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EU: social partners in telecoms sign joint statement on AI
On 16 December, the social partners in Europe's telecommunications sector unveiled a joint statement on artificial intelligence. They propose an action plan for skills and commit to raising...
18 December 2025
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Italy: collective agreement for rubber and plastics sector focuses on new skills
A month ahead of schedule, the Federazione Gomma Plastica employers' organisation and the Filctem-Cgil, Femca-Cisl and Uiltec trade unions have renewed the collective agreement for the rubber and...
5 January 2026
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France: social partner talks extend far beyond contractual terminations
After a false start on 3 December, French social partners resumed talks on 7 January 2026 on potential changes to the unemployment insurance agreement, including the rules governing compensation...
12 January 2026
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Italy: new generational renewal agreement penned at UniCredit
The agreement signed on 30 December by UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest banking group, with the Fabi, First-Cisl, Fisac-Cgil, Uilca and Unisin trade unions aims to continue generational...
15 January 2026
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EU: banking sector social partners commit to combating violence and harassment
On 15 January, the trade union federation UNI Europa Finance and three employers’ associations in the banking sector signed a joint statement on preventing violence and harassment in the...
16 January 2026
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Italy: banking group Intesa Sanpaolo sharpens focus on quality of life at work
Over the Christmas period Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, penned with trade unions a deal to renew the first part of the company agreement, covering work-life balance, inclusion, parenthood...
14 January 2026