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Spain: new agreement reviews the general convention in the construction industry
The National Construction Federation (CNC) and the FECOMA.CCOO and MCA-UGT unions signed the partial revision of the sector’s general agreement, which provides for a 0.6% increase in pay scales in...
22 April 2013
Norway: 2013 general agreement provides for a 3.4% increase protecting the buying power of lowest-paid staff
A general agreement was concluded after tense negotiations because of the mediators. Signed between LO (Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions) and its counterpart on employers’ side, NHO...
22 April 2013
Corporate practices: Enel’s occupational safety strategy
Coaching contracting and subcontracting firms, developing innovative training and information methods for employees, spreading the best practices and improving social dialogue… these are the key...
18 April 2013
Aperam: establishment of a European Works Council
The Luxembourg company created in 2011 after the subsidiarization of the stainless steel division of ArcelorMittal is about to set up a EWC. The negotiated agreement is tainted with the concern...
18 April 2013
Germany: women’s full-time employment rate has dropped between 1991 and 2011
Figures published by the WSI Institute of Economic and Social Research in the Hans-Böckler Foundation show that, with increased labor market flexibility in Germany over recent years, more women...
18 April 2013
EU: national regulations imposing to draft employment contracts in a certain language on pain of nullity constitutes a restriction of the free movement of workers
In a judgment rendered on April 16, the ECJ ruled that national regulations imposing to draft employment contracts, even for cross-border services, in a certain language on pain of nullity...
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17 April 2013
EU: MEPs adopt ruling limiting bankers’ bonuses
On Tuesday, April 16, an overwhelming majority of MEPs approved, by 595 votes to 40, with 76 abstentions, the new regulations capping bankers’ bonuses. The new rules must be formally approved by...
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17 April 2013
Spain: tension around the renegotiation of collective agreements
The labor reform gave a deadline for the extension of the validity of collective agreements being renegotiated (they used to be automatically extended after their term until another agreement was...
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17 April 2013
Italy: GDF SUEZ Energia Italia tries telework as an alternative to transfers following from restructuring
On April 10, GDF SUEZ Energia Italia and the trade unions signed a framework agreement on telework as an alternative to job cuts and transfers resulting from the group’s restructuring in Italy. ...
17 April 2013
EU: businesses with 500+ employees have to publish their CSR policy
On Tuesday, April 16, the European Commission suggested enhancing the transparency obligation for large businesses as regards their social and diversity policies. It adopted a draft directive...
Great Britain: minimum wage increase for adults, youth workers and apprentices
The British government announced that it was going to take forward the recommendation made by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) as regards minimum wage. On October 1, minimum wage will rise by 12p an...
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16 April 2013
Sweden: SEF electricians’ union saves agreement forcing employers to take union contributions directly from salary
The SEF electricians’ union and corresponding employers’ organization (EIO, the Swedish Electrical Contractors’ Association) have finally reached an agreement, thus avoiding a major strike planned...
16 April 2013
Belgium: unions divided over the single employee/worker status
The social partners recently failed to reach an agreement on the matter of harmonizing statuses for blue-collar and white-collar workers, thus passing it on the government which still needs to...
16 April 2013
Great-Britain: Unite holds its course
The existing general secretary of Unite, the biggest union (with 1.4m members and the biggest affiliate to the Labour Party) has been re-elected for a five year term of office. Len McCluskey beat...
15 April 2013
EU: European Commission points to imbalances in terms of pay and employment in the euro area
Last week, the European Commission published the results of its in-depth review of macroeconomic imbalances in 13 countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Malta, the...
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15 April 2013
Lithuania: new measure for youth employment
The government recently introduced a new system entitled “First Hire Assistance,” aiming to give financial support to businesses that hire young, inexperienced workers via financial compensation. ...
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15 April 2013
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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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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: 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