Belgium: FGTB organizes second «day of temporary workers’ rights»

On September 13th, 2006, the socialist FGTB labour union launched a debate with employers on temporary work, the respect of the legislation and workers' safety. (Ref 06892)
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The lawful motives of appeal in interim. In Belgium, three motives allow firms to hire temporary workers : replacement of absent employees, temporary work increase and special jobs. However, « interim is becoming a compulsory step to find a job », the labour union regrets. The FGTB echos the debates started within the National Council of Employment, during which temporary work agencies and employers pleaded for the introduction of a fourth motive : insertion in the labour market. The FGTB infor

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