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Fortis: preventive restructuring plan under negotiation in the Netherlands
Negotiations have begun over the next restructuring plan of the financial group Fortis, based in Belgium and in the Netherlands. Management agreed, in the Netherlands, to make one single plan for...
18 September 2006
Volkswagen: labour unions in Landaben (Spain) ready to negotiate flexibility according to the needs linked to the new Polo
After 19 months of tough negotiations over the new company agreement, the fight between management of VW-Navarre, which threatened to relocate the production, and the labor union CCOO, ended on...
18 September 2006
Great Britain: labour unions fiercely opposed to « threatening privatization » of the NHS
The British health system (NHS) is threatened with the first national strike in 18 years, after the announcement by the government of the privatization of the logistics and delivery services, a...
15 September 2006
Luxembourg: a bill to transpose the «information-consultation» directive
The government council of September 13th, 2006, approved a bill transposing the directive 2002/14 establishing a general framework for information and consultation of workers in the European...
15 September 2006
Germany: the government adopts a plan for seniors workers’ employment
The government adopted, on September 13th, 2006, the outlines of a plan of revival for workers over 50 years old. This plan extends the measures already taken to reduce the number of early...
15 September 2006
EMF launches European coordination group over Siemens-Nokia merger
The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) is organizing the trade union coordination that will look after the Siemens' communications branch and Nokia merger. The EMF's objectives include...
15 September 2006
Sweden: employment issues at the centre of the campaign for September 17th election
· main objective is full employment. To reach a target unemployment rate of 4 %, then 3 %, a particular effort will be made to favour the professional integration of people who have the most...
14 September 2006
Czech republic: a reprieve for the Czech subsidiary of LG.Philips Displays
The Czech subsidiary of the TV set producer LG.Philips Displays is surviving despite the bankruptcy of its headquarters. The bill is very heavy for the Czech government which had granted 52...
14 September 2006
Euro MP’s blame States for the poor application of the directive on workers’ posting
The initiative report of Elizabeth Schroedter (Greens, Germany) on the application of directive 96/71 on workers' posting was adopted by the Commission of Social affairs of the European Parliament...
14 September 2006
Germany: SPD and labour unions to sign an agreement on the minimum wage
The idea of a minimum wage is making its way. According to several German newspapers, SPD and labour unions have agreed on the concept. The plan which must be introduced to the union council of...
14 September 2006
McDonald’s launches «McPassport» to promote workers’ mobility
Upon request, the number one fast food chain in Europe will provide all employees with an "official certificate of professional competences". McDonald's wants to ease its employees' mobility...
14 September 2006
Great Britain: the TUC is strongly opposed to limiting immigration from Bulgaria and Romania.
As the wave of workers coming from Eastern Europe – 600 000 people since 2004 – is causing worries to the British society, the trade union confederation TUC, during its annual congress, officially...
14 September 2006
Deutsche Bahn: strikes possible as company might enter the stock market
Negotiations between labour unions and Deutsche Bahn over a possible entrance in the stock market have failed. The labour unions Transnet and GDBA interrupted, on September 12th, the talks which...
14 September 2006
Spain : a study on wage increases and their mechanisms
According to a Mercer HR Consulting study, Spanish wages should increase by 4.1% next year (down from 4.6% this year.) This rise, judged reasonable given the expected inflation rate of 3.5%...
14 September 2006
Social affairs discussed at the 6th ASEM summit
The summit of the ASEM forum, which meets every two years, took place in Helsinki on September 10th and 11th. Leaders of 38 countries notably discussed the creation of a regular cooperation...
13 September 2006
Denmark: an operation to seduce youngsters of foreign origin
The Confederation of Danish industries (Dansk Industri, DI) and the ministry of Integration launched a campaign this week to encourage young persons of foreign origin to work in the industrial...
13 September 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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France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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AI: uneven integration but a global challenge for the world of work
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business is profoundly transforming the world of work, and some occupations are now under threat. However, the full extent of its effects remains...
11 September 2026
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Netherlands: towards a ban on housing cost deductions from migrant workers’ wages
The news. On September 10, Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Hans Vijlbrief (centre-left) sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating that he intends to prohibit employers...
14 September 2026
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Germany: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt raises concerns over labour supply and workplace cohesion
The rise of Germany’s far-right AfD, which could soon gain influence over migration policy in Saxony-Anhalt and, following elections on September 20, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as well, is...
15 September 2026
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UE: Commission proposes measures to facilitate “fair” worker mobility across the Union
The info. On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a series of measures aimed at encouraging “fair” worker mobility within the EU. It wants to remove the administrative...
16 September 2026
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Denmark: introduction of a professional ID card for construction site workers
The news. On 3 September, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill introducing a mandatory professional ID card for people working on large construction sites. The card will include, among other...
15 September 2026