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Germany: the two main employers organizations adopt a shared presidency
The federal union of German industry (Bundesverband der deutsche Industrie - BDI) and the Confederation of German employers federations (Bundesvereinigung der deutschen Arbietgeberverbände - BDA)...
6 November 2006
Great Britain : supermarket chains face pickets over working conditions at supplier S&A Produce
Pickets were organized by the trade union TGWU in the supermarkets of major British cities on October 31st. Unionists are asking supermarkets to stop doing business with strawberry supplier S&A if...
3 November 2006
UK : publication of a practical guide on labor law
This guide, intended for employers and workers, summarizes the existing legislation concerning individual work relationships. (Ref.061130)
3 November 2006
EADS: the EMF is bringing together the group’s union coordination to follow the foretold reorganization
The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) brought together, on October 31, 2006, its EADS coordination group, that include representatives of the EMF' union members represented in the European...
3 November 2006
Austria: agreement in metallurgy on partly flexible wage increases, according to the firm’s situation
At the end of the fourth round of negotiations, social partners of the Austrian metallurgical industry finally found an agreement. Employers not only succeeded in limiting wage increases at 2.6 %...
3 November 2006
Lithuania : trade unions ask the government to lower income taxes
The Lithuanian confederation of trade unions (LPSK) is urging the government to reform income tax rates in order to lower taxes for people with low salaries. (Ref. 061098)
3 November 2006
Czech Republic: trade unions want the new Labor Code to come into effect now
The biggest Czech trade union organization, the Czech-Moravian Trade Unions Confederation (CMKOS), announced a demonstration against the planned postponement of the new Labor Code. The...
3 November 2006
Poland : 20th National Congress of “Solidarity” in Szczecin
The 20th National Congress of Solidarity (NSZZ 'Solidarnosc') took place in Szczecin on 28-29 September. It marked the 25th anniversary of the first Congress of this Trade Union. (Ref.061096)
3 November 2006
Lufthansa: in the name of “anti-discrimination” law, pilots forced to retire at 60 file a complaint against the German airline
It is the first time the new law is invoked in a trial. This time, the discriminating factor is the captain's age. The business world is following the case closely because the ruling could become...
2 November 2006
Belgium: union action in big call-centres to fight against stress
The national employees' union (CNE) and its Flemish equivalent, the LBC, have conducted public awareness campaigns in the country' s big call-centres. Entitled "Stop the BOSS (Burn Out Stress...
2 November 2006
Spain: Romanian and Bulgarian labor immigration will be restricted during two years
The Spanish government announced, on October 31st, a moratorium on the entry of Bulgarian and Romanian workers in Spain. The freedom of movement of citizens of these two countries should be...
2 November 2006
Germany: job-saving plan at Mercedes will cost less than expected
Mercedes Car Group, the subsidiary of Daimler Chrysler, will cut more jobs in Germany than previously thought, by the end of 2006. But paradoxically, the dismissal indemnities will be lower than...
1 November 2006
EU: social partners of the electricity sector agree their work program for 2006-2007
Social dialogue committee draws partial assessment of 2005-2006 activities and puts many issues on the agenda for the next 12 months. (Ref. 061091)
31 October 2006
Belgium : Confederation of Christian trade unions rips back-to-work plan for the unemployed
In October 2004, the national unemployment agency (Onem) launched the first meetings with the unemployed aimed at checking their behaviour as regards job hunting. For the second anniversary of...
31 October 2006
EU: social partners of the chemical industry release joint position on REACH
EMCEF and ECEG ask European Parliament to ensure a balanced system, combining safety and workability. European MP's are currently examining the draft REACH regulation in second reading. (Ref...
31 October 2006
EU : the European Parliament passes a report on the implementation of the directive on « cross-boarder posting »
Euro-deputies passed on October 6th a report on the implementation of the directive 96/71 on workers'
posting. This report stresses the ineffectiveness of this text which is supposed to guarantee...
31 October 2006
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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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Italy: artificial Intelligence on the menu of Barilla’s new company agreement
Prior consultation with trade unions on innovations related to artificial intelligence, strengthened training, and progress on parenthood: these are the main new features of the agreement signed...
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Italy: Enel signs agreement to manage the effects of AI on work
An agreement signed at the end of July by the electricity company Enel (31,000 employees) and the unions Filctem-Cgil, Flaei-Cisl, and Uiltec is pioneering in the Italian energy sector. It aims to...
7 September 2026
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France: final document on the work of the Labour, Employment and Pensions Conference
After six months of discussions between French social partners, the guarantors of the Labour, Employment and Pensions Conference submitted the conclusions of the discussions to the Prime Minister...
17 September 2026
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Germany: a high-tension start to the social and political year
The German government must finalize its major reforms (pension funding, corporate competitiveness, and labor law) while the chancellor’s popularity hits an all-time low and three regional...
26 August 2026
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Sweden: IF Metall union forced to end industrial dispute with Tesla
The news. After three years of conflict, the Swedish union IF Metall announced it would suspend its strike actions against Tesla starting Wednesday, August 19, after the American automaker...
26 August 2026
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United Kingdom: trade unions can now use electronic and workplace voting
The news. The provisions of the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 authorising electronic and workplace voting for trade union ballots came into force on Tuesday, 25 August. They apply to trade union...
25 August 2026