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EU: launch of the European Alliance for Apprenticeship
The European Alliance for Apprenticeship, which aims to improve the quality and supply of apprenticeships, spreading the most successful apprenticeship schemes in all the Member States. It was...
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2 July 2013
Renault: global council and IndustriAll Global Union sign international framework agreement on social, societal and environmental responsibility
On July 2, Renault Group, Renault Group Committee (the international employee representation structure) and IndustriAll Global Union signed an international framework agreements, “Commit together...
2 July 2013
Denmark: welfare reform banks on training and work in return for benefits
On June 28, the Danish Parliament adopted the welfare reform, which will come into force on January 1, 2014. It provides, among other things, for the obligation to do “useful” work for...
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2 July 2013
Great Britain: new whistleblowing regulations
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, which amends whistleblowing regulations to protect revelations of public interest only, came into force on June 25. The law allows workers to disclose...
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1 July 2013
Portugal: new cut to layoff benefits from 20 down to 12 days and new provident fund for the benefits
The benefits paid to laid-off Portuguese workers are going further down, to 12 days per year with a permanent contract in the company as opposed to 20 today. In keeping with its promise to the...
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1 July 2013
Spain: 1,374 collective agreements could expire soon
Collective agreements that haven’t been renegotiated for at least two years will no longer be valid on July 8, following the 2012 labor reform. Unions claim 1,374 agreements are concerned. ...
1 July 2013
EU: Croatia joins the European Union
Today, July 1, 2013, Croatia became the 28th EU Member State. This is a strong sign as the Union is moving a little more towards the Balkans. To join, the country had to adopt a series of...
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1 July 2013
EU: young people at the center of the European Council meeting of June 27-28
At the latest European summit, the European heads of State and government decided to adopt a “comprehensive approach” to combat youth unemployment in order to realize the “Youth Guarantee.” €6...
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28 June 2013
Great Britain: employees cannot give away, in their contract, the right to be represented by a trade union at disciplinary hearings
An Employment Tribunal in Manchester has ruled in favour of a GMB union member on the right to be represented at any internal disciplinary hearings by a representative of his or her chosen trade...
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28 June 2013
Portugal: the unitary general strike against austerity was a success
The CGTP and UGT union joined forces on Thursday, June 27 for a 24-hour strike. They say this day of action was exceptional but the government says the country was not paralyzed. Unions demand a...
28 June 2013
Austria: framework agreement on working time cut with no pay cut for Austrian railroaders
On June 20, the management of the Austrian railway company (ÖBB) and the Vida services and transportation union signed a framework agreement reducing the workweek in the rail industry. Working...
28 June 2013
Italy: Council of Ministers approves decree-law on emergency measures to revive employment
On June 26, the Council of Ministers approved the decree-law on emergency measures to revive employment and social inclusion. The key measures include recruitment incentives for 18-29 year-olds...
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27 June 2013
United States: Ford and United Auto Workers launch pilot to cut costs by monitoring chronic diseases better
The UAW’s retiree trust fund and the carmaker are launching a two-year pilot program in southeastern Michigan open to all workers and retirees in the group. The goal is to "bend the cost curve...
27 June 2013
EU: MEPs want to improve protection for posted workers
MEPs from the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs voted (with a short majority, 22 for, 18 against and 6 abstentions) amendments to the draft directive to improve...
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27 June 2013
Spain: Liberbank unions negotiate balanced effort for all employees to avoid suspending the activity of 30 percent of them
The Comfia-CCOO and FeS-UGT unions reached an agreement with the management of the banking group born after the merger of ailing regional savings banks. They lifted their strike notice, thus...
27 June 2013
Norway: new agreement in finance industry
On April 26, the LO Finans union and the Finans Norge employers’ organization reached an agreement on wage increases. The general increase is at least 0.6 percent on May 2013 within a general...
27 June 2013
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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: MEPs demand directive on algorithmic management
Members of the European Parliament have called for a directive on algorithmic management. Such legislation would introduce obligations for companies to inform employees, assess health and safety...
17 December 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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France: minimum wage to rise by 1.18% on 1 January
On 12 December, the French government announced a 1.18% increase in the minimum wage, taking effect on 1 January 2026. The pay level will rise from €1,802 to €1,823 gross per month (for...
16 December 2025
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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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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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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