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Belgium: start of the negotiations for the new collective agreement in electricity and gas
Harmonizing statuses. While energy prices keep increasing, employers plead a wage increase contained in the 2011-2012 cross-industry agreement, i.e. 0.3% maximum (see our dispatch No. 110122). ...
18 April 2011
Germany: GDL train drivers’ union and Deutsche Bahn sign three collective agreements
Towards pay unity for all train drivers. At a joint press conference with Ulrich Weber, DB HR manager, Claus Weselsky, GDL leader, rejoiced with the signature of these agreements which put an end...
18 April 2011
EU: chemistry social partners define framework on the competence profiles of two “key” positions
In preparation for demographic ageing and in order to facilitate the movement of European workers within the EU, the chemistry social partners drew up a framework on competence profiles for two...
18 April 2011
Denmark: close watch over the working environment of the LM Wind Power ‘green giant’
Denouncing unprotected styrene exposure for the employees of LM Wind Powers, the Berlingske Tidende daily published, on February 20th, an alarming survey on the working environment in the group’s...
15 April 2011
Italy: social partners sign joint opinion for the transposition of the new EWC directive
Dialogue. The signatories said that the aim of this directive is to “develop, via the involvement of workers, a constructive attitude of change based on effective social dialogue.” They share...
14 April 2011
Germany: 5.3% increase over 24 months in building and civil engineering
Wolfgang Clement, former Minister of Economic Affairs under Gerhard Schröder and mediator appointed by the social partners in building and civil engineering in early April, presented on Thursday...
14 April 2011
Ireland: new government faces heavy social agenda
Collective bargaining. The wind is turning for Irish trade unions. The government coalition that came out of the February election is working on a legal framework strengthening the right to...
14 April 2011
Netherlands: agreement in the light metal industry
Mobilization in preparation for a strike allowed unions to reach, on April 6th, an agreement in principle on the next collective agreement in the light metal industry (Metaal & Techniek) which...
14 April 2011
EU: “European future should be based on a constructive trade unionism” – John Monks, general secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation
John Monks. I have had enjoyable 8 years as general secretary of the ETUC and I have appreciated the privilege of doing this particular job. We have been in an era when workers have been more on...
13 April 2011
EU: European Commission plans legislative procedure to regulate the right to strike in case of conflicts with the freedom to provide services
The communication the European Commission adopted on April 13th defines 12 levers including funding for SMEs, intellectual property, the digital single market, public procurement, taxation on...
13 April 2011
Italy: tourism social partners sign framework agreement on tax exemption for productivity wages
Federalberghi, Fipe, Fiavet, Faita, Confcommercio-Imprese per l’Italia and Federreti for employers and Filcams-CGIL, Fisascat-Cisl and Uiltucs-Uil for unions signed, on April 7th, a framework...
13 April 2011
Finland: paper production white collars affiliated with Pro union go on strike
Paper production suspended. The movement, which currently affects nearly 1,500 UPM employees, also affects the company’s headquarters in Helsinki, administrative and financial services, notably...
13 April 2011
Portugal: social concern after asking the IMF and the European Stabilization Fund for help
Warning. The CGTP warned against the consequences of outside intervention to support the Portuguese economy. After an extraordinary meeting of the union confederation’s economic council, the...
13 April 2011
Germany: German employers paid EUR 28 in social contributions for EUR 100 of gross salary in 2010
Labor cost slightly lower than in France. The survey published by the German Federal Statistics Agency (Destatis) on April 11th is probably going to revive the debate between economists, at least...
13 April 2011
Slovakia: key Labor Code reform in the offing
The bill takes account of the government’s program aiming to reduce unemployment and make the labor market more flexible, and of the notice by the European Commission for non-compliance of the...
13 April 2011
Sweden: after consulting its members, Unionen announces priorities for coming negotiations
Expected results. The survey was organized as a lighter version of the survey carried out before the 2010-2011 negotiations. At the time, the members were invited to answer two questions: how do...
12 April 2011
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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
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United Kingdom: government launches consultation on AI and data protection rules
L’info. Le gouvernement britannique a lancé, du 15 juillet au 9 septembre 2026, une consultation afin d’identifier les dispositifs juridiques, techniques et de gouvernance...
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28 August 2026
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EU: social partners set out position on guidelines for the sustainability due diligence directive
The news. Following the final adoption of the omnibus directive in February, the European Commission launched a consultation in June aimed at guiding it in drafting guidelines on the application...
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28 August 2026
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Import bans on forced labor products are multiplying
Under pressure from new US tariffs, many countries have presented texts in recent weeks to ban the import of products made with forced labor. A real breakthrough for workers' rights or a mere...
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Germany: a “simplification” proposal for the Corporate Governance Code
In early August, the Government Commission presented proposals to reform the Deutscher Corporate Governance Kodex (DCGK), Germany’s Corporate Governance Code. The proposals are primarily aimed at...
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France: EDF served formal notice for failure to comply with its sustainability due diligence obligations
The news. On 23 September, Greenpeace France announced that it had served EDF with a formal notice for failure to comply with its sustainability due diligence obligations due to the risks of harm...
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24 September 2026
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Slovakia: a bill to “clarify” personal data protection measures
The news. The Slovak government approved a bill on personal data protection on August 26, 2026. This text aims to clarify existing regulations regarding employees’ rights and...
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7 September 2026