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EU: the EU’s ministers council did not reach agreement on the directive proposal on supplementary pensions
During the ministers' council on May 30, Ministers of Social Affairs from the twenty-seven countries could not reach a compromise on the directive proposal concerning the portability of rights to...
31 May 2007
Siemens: the theory that the company’s management created a trade union from nothing is being confirmed
The recent confessions made by Wilhelm Schelsky, former leader of the AUB trade union (circle of independent employees) reveal the deception's extent : "the union, independent and free of any...
31 May 2007
EU: beginning of the second stage of the consultation on the conciliation of private and professional life
The European adopted, on May 30, the document launching he second step in the consultation of European social partners on the conciliation of private and professional life. It invites social...
30 May 2007
Spain: Carrefour forced to give its employees 48 hours’ rest in a row
A ruling from the Audiencia nacional gave satisfaction to the hotel business and tourism federations from CCOO and UGT, as well as to the federation of independent trade workers (FETICO) and to...
30 May 2007
Enel: towards the establishment of a European works council
The Italian energy group Enel (60,000 employees), privatized in 1999, launched a negotiation with a view to creating a European WC. The special negotiations group met for the first time on May 16...
30 May 2007
Germany: the last wage agreement concluded in the metallurgy sector might be less generous than expected
According to the weekly newspaper Der Spiegel (May 26, 2007), numerous metalworkers would not be able to beneficiate from the important wage increase (+4.1%), which social partners agreed to at...
30 May 2007
Groupama: a social reporting at the European level was launched
Members of the European works council received, during the March 28, 2007 plenary meeting, "a first glance of the organization of the European subsidiaries regarding a certain number of social...
Alcan-Alcoa: first talks between the members of both groups’ European WCs
Representatives of the European WCs of the Alcan and Alcoa groups have to meet, on Friday June 1 in Brussels, under the aegis of the European metalworkers' Federation of, for a first exchange on...
30 May 2007
Deutsche Telekom: members of the Ver.di union are starting their third week of strike
Whereas the German services union, Ver.di, asked its members to support deutsche Telekom's employees, on strike since May 11, during a national "solidarity day" on Wednesday, May 30, the...
29 May 2007
France Telecom: the world alliance is calling for actions in favour of employment and working conditions
France Telecom's world alliance - set up on the initiative of the international trade union confederation Union Network International (UNI ) - made a plea to all of the group's employees to lead...
29 May 2007
Belgium: three laws concerning the fight against discrimination were adopted
The Parliament definitely voted, on April 26, 2007, three laws concerning the fight against discrimination, amending the existing legislation, especially in terms of suppression of racism and...
29 May 2007
EU: the European trade union confederation’s strategy for the four upcoming years
The European trade union confederation (ETUC’s) 11th congress ended on May 24 with the adoption of a strategy and an action plan launching the organization on the projects for unionization...
28 May 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks: the EFM gathered the new group’s union coordinators
Union representatives from the Nokia Siemens Networks company gathered again (see our story n°070140,) in Brussels, on May 25, 2007, on the initiative of the European Metalworkers' Federation of...
28 May 2007
Renault: the means of group’s committee are strengthened
The management of the French car manufacturer Renault has just amended its group committee agreement by granting more means to this world staff representation body. Now, its functioning budget...
28 May 2007
Lithuania: tax deduction for companies employing under-age people during summer
Lithuanian Parliament adopted an amendment to Employment law which makes possible to employ under-age people. This amendment which makes provision for tax incentive is to avoid summer workforce...
28 May 2007
Denmark: restrictions on workforce in Eastern Europe questioned
The Danish Labour Secretary affirmed that he wanted to raise restrictions on the employment of workforce coming from Eastern Europe, starting in 2009, deadline for this opening planned by the EU...
28 May 2007
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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
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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...
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France: government submits draft on pay transparency
On 6 March, the French government sent social partners a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The text provides details on the implementation timetable, corporate...
9 March 2026
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Spain: report proposes democratising employee participation
On 2 February, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz presented the conclusions of a report on democracy in the workplace. The document, which calls for employees to be given a say in...
25 February 2026
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Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
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Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive
On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a...
16 March 2026
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Italy: Deliveroo and Glovo targeted by justice over courier working conditions
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered two of Italy's leading food delivery platforms, Foodinho (Glovo) and Deliveroo, to be placed under judicial administration. According to...
9 March 2026
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Valérie Decaux (La Poste): “Our older workers policy is based on individualisation to move beyond age-related-stigmatisation”
La Poste Group (nearly 200,000 employees in France) unveiled its first senior employment agreement in late February. The text outlines measures for early retirement assistance, workplace...
10 March 2026