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PerkinElmer: an EWC was established
The American advanced technology company signed an agreement establishing a European Works Council on May 28. As Emerson’s – another American company –, which we already commented (see article No...
11 July 2014
Inditex: renewal of the global framework agreement for the implementation of international labor standards throughout the Inditex supply chain
On July 8, IndustriALL general secretary Jyrki Raina and Inditex’s chairman and CEO Pablo Isla signed the renewal of their international framework agreement for the implementation of international...
10 July 2014
Great Britain: RMT union launches battle against ISS’ use of biometric fingerprinting with its workers
The long simmering dispute between the RMT transport union and the Danish transnational, ISS, over the introduction of biometric fingerprinting technology has become a pitched battle on the London...
10 July 2014
Italy: Generali renews framework agreement on employment protection in the group
On June 27, Generali Italia Spa and Generali Infrastructures S.c.a.r.l. (GIS), together with the group’s corporate union representation body (RSA), signed an agreement, valid until March 31, 2016...
9 July 2014
France: key elements of the government’s new social roadmap
The 3rd social conference, organized on July 7-8 in Paris, wasn’t as successful as the other two. The fact that several unions were absent gave the event a serious blow. In spite of these...
9 July 2014
Germany: for the first time, IG-Metall and steel employers’ organization sign sectoral collective agreement on appeal to service provision contracts
Removing the possibility of an unlimited strike, the IG-Metall union and the steel employers’ organization (Arbeitgeberverband Stahl e.V) agreed, on the morning of Tuesday, July 8 in...
9 July 2014
Netherlands: reform of redundancy rules, flexible contracts and unemployment benefits
After the approval by the Dutch senate with a large majority on 10 June 2014 the labour market reform proposed in November 2013 by the Minister of Social Affairs Lodewijk Asscher (see article No...
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8 July 2014
Italy: Tenaris Dalmine strikes deal on new flexible system
The agreement signed on June 14 between Tenaris Dalmine Spa and the Unitary Trade Union Representation Body (RSU) of the Dalmine and Sabbio establishments, together with the Fim-Cisl, Fiom-CGIL...
8 July 2014
Great Britain: as the public sector is getting ready for a major strike, the Tories remind that they will toughen the right to strike if elected in 2015
Up to 2 million members of the FBU, GMB, NUT, PCS, Unite and Unison unions in schools, local government, the civil service and the fire service walk out on July 10 over issues of pay rises and...
7 July 2014
Sweden: new stakeholder for employers in technological advice
On June 17, Unionen (private sector) and Sverigesingenjörer (engineers) signed a collective agreement with a new employers’ association, Tekniktjänstearbetsgivarna (technical service firms). This...
7 July 2014
EU: Italian Presidency of the EU wants to give Europe a new start
Restoring European citizens’ enthusiasm: Matteo Renzi puts the Italian Presidency of the EU, starting for the second 2014 quarter, under the theme of renewal and new impetus. His primary objective...
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7 July 2014
Sweden: series of agreements in the rail industry to prepare the future and avoid social dumping
The strike lasted for 3 weeks, during which Veolia Transport and SEKO (services and communication union) fought over a certain view of appeal to temporary contracts and the risks of social...
7 July 2014
Spain: unions call for mobilizations to defend the right to strike on July 9
256 union members are currently the subject of legal proceedings for facts that happened within the framework of a general strike. They incur heavy fines or prison sentences. The CCOO and UGT...
7 July 2014
Spain: regions inaugurate new cooperation between public employment services and private agencies to reintegrate jobseekers
The government has just agreed to the intervention of private agency in the reintegration of jobseekers into the labor market, together with public employment agencies. So far, only non-profit...
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4 July 2014
International: work on the development of binding international standards for multinational enterprises and human rights to start in 2015
The resolution adopted on June 26 by the UN’s Human Rights Council provides for the introduction of an Intergovernmental Working Group in 2015 to negotiate legally binding instrument on...
France: Supreme Court gives serious blow to the development of the notion of co-employment whereby the liability of a parent company can be engaged vis-à-vis employees in a subsidiary
In a decree rendered on July 2, the Supreme Court overturned the decision that defined the American parent company, Molex Inc., as “co-employer” of the 283 employees laid off by the French...
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3 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...
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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...
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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Argentina: government unveils labour reform
Argentina's ultra-liberal president Javier Milei wants to "modernise labour" with a new reform that has been greeted with opposition from trade unions. Submitted to the Senate on 11 December, the...
6 January 2026
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United Kingdom: Parliament finally passes Employment Rights Bill
The UK Labour government's flagship reform of employment rights was passed by both houses on 16 December after a turbulent parliamentary process. The bill introduces numerous changes to labour...
18 December 2025
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Spain: government wants 3.1% minimum wage hike
Spain's ministry of labour has informed the social partners of its intention to raise the minimum wage to €1,221 gross per month. This increase is expected to be approved by the Council of...
8 January 2026
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Poland: reform introduces possibility of working for another employer while on sick leave
On 7 January, the President of Poland promulgated an amendment to the country’s social insurance act. The reform aims to clarify the activities permitted during sick leave, so that...
12 January 2026
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TRENDS IN 2026 — Reducing workplace absence at all costs: a major challenge for Europe
Workplace absence is on the rise across Europe, particularly among women, older employees and, since the Covid-19 pandemic, young people under the age of 30. Faced with this growing problem, some...
14 January 2026
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Vincent Lecerf (Orange): “Equality and diversity are competitive advantages for us”
Following the signing of a new agreement on professional equality and diversity in December, the chief HR officer of French multinational telecommunications corporation Orange Group, Vincent...
13 January 2026