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Poland: new regulations over public procurement should also help combat social dumping
In October 19th an important amendment of PPL came into force, which aims to counteract problems encountered in the public procurement process in Poland, such as competition among companies based...
Holcim-Lafarge: union bodies set up a global committee to monitor the social consequences of the merger and to push for better standards in the new entity
On April 7 2014, management from the French Lafarge (with 64,000 employees) and the Swiss Holcim (with 90,000) companies announced their intention to merge. This merger would create the world’s...
8 December 2014
Italy: CGIL and UIL unions set general strike for December 12
Friday December 12 is the day when both the CGIL and UIL go out on strike together marking a first after a long period when they pursued separate aims. Their motto “this won’t do” refers to the...
8 December 2014
Belgium: third in a series of rotating strikes against the government in front of a nationwide strike
Joint trade union strike action was organized for December 8 as the third in a series of actions protesting the center-right government’s austerity measures. Strike action in Brussels and in the...
8 December 2014
Great Britain: a shift in gear towards workers at Jaguar Land Rover plant over pay related strike action
Workers at Jaguar Land Rover have won a better pay and pensions deal from their employer after rejecting the initial offer and threatening to ballot for strike action. In early November, 96% of...
8 December 2014
Netherlands: final hurdle cleared as vote for FNV union merger is approved
The largest private sector union FNV Bondgenoten, affiliated to the trade union confederation FNV, voted in favor (with 91% of the votes) of the planned merger into one unified trade union...
8 December 2014
Italy: an agreement by the Ministry of Economic Development on the future for the Thyssenkrupp factory at Terni ends one of the longest strikes in Italy’s union history
After 44 consecutive days of strike action, one of the longest in the history of Italian unionism, and after five months of talks marked by breakdowns and subsequent take-ups (c.f. article No...
5 December 2014
Portugal: early retirement reinstated in 2015
The government has decided to re-instate early retirement in 2015 The measure can only apply to people aged 60 and over with 40 years of pensions contributions. In the 2016 the freeze on early...
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5 December 2014
Orange: interview with Bruno Mettling, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Human Resources on the Global Group Agreement on Health and Safety
On November 21 the telecommunications company together with the union federation UNI global Union, and the French trade union members of UNI Global (CGT, CFDT, FO), the UNI Orange Global Trade...
5 December 2014
AXA: EWC and management agree on a process of social dialogue as the insurer embarks on its digital transformation
On November 26 during the EWC meeting, members and management clarified the process of social dialogue that will accompany the Group’s digital transformation. The restricted committee prepared...
5 December 2014
Germany: adoption of law allowing 24 months dependents-leave on part time basis
On Thursday December 4 the Bundestag adopted two texts aimed at reconciling private and professional life. The first is a law for improved balance between family, work and dependents-leave that...
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4 December 2014
Luxembourg: unions and government agree 2015 budget and multi-annual programming law
After much disagreement between the unions and government over the 2015 budget and budget plans for the next three years an agreement was finally forthcoming on November 28. Compared with the...
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4 December 2014
Italy: parliament approves the Jobs Act, the framework law destined to reform the labor market
On December 3 the Italian senate approved the enabling draft law called the Jobs Act with 116 in favor, 112 against and one abstention. The Jobs Act is the government’s pillar for labor market...
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4 December 2014
Nordic region: moving towards de-unionization?
This is the somewhat provocative undertone to two studies carried out by Fafo (Norwegian research institution specialized in labor and trade unions etc. research) in 2014, and authored by Kristine...
4 December 2014
Great Britain: additional help for businesses hiring young apprentices
During his tradition Autumn statement, delivered on December 3, the Chancellor promised additional help in the form of zero national insurance contributions for businesses hiring young apprentices.
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4 December 2014
Portugal: employees at energy company EDP call centers go on a 48-hour strike
Employees at EDP’s call centers are observing a 48-hour strike in a claim for their full integration into electricity supplier. EDP’s call service is subcontracted to two companies in Lisbon...
4 December 2014
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France: La Poste to launch negotiations for an AI agreement
Following the lead of firms such as Axa, Syensqo globally, and more recently CDC Habitat, La Poste group management will open negotiations on an AI regulation agreement during the first half of...
5 March 2026
Crédit Agricole is to adopt stricter rules on remote work from mid-March onwards. The rules will be tightened for employees, but the maximum number of days working remotely will remain unchanged.
29 January 2026
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
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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...
3 September 2026
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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...
11 September 2026
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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...
22 September 2026
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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...
15 September 2026
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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...
14 September 2026
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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...
16 September 2026