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SNCF: signs amendments to the SNCF EWC agreement
On 29 June 2017, the French rail company signed its first amendments to the 2012 agreement that established its European Works Council.
19 October 2017
Germany: Daimler to offer job security until 2029 as it prepares for restructuring
On 16 October, the leadership of the German automobile corporation Daimler decided to push ahead with the process to restructure the group. The revamp will see the group divided into three...
18 October 2017
Safran signs a global agreement with IndustriALL Global
On 18 October the French high-tech aerospace and defence group signed a global framework agreement on corporate social responsibility and all of the company’s other major social and HR policy...
18 October 2017
Total: EWC agreement renewed
On 30 June 2017, oil and energy group Total renewed and amended the agreement governing the functioning of its European works council, in order to take into account how it has evolved since 2013.
18 October 2017
Brazil: trade unions braced for dip in funding when mandatory union dues end
As of November, mandatory union dues – which until have been paid by all Brazilian workers to fund trade unions – will turn into a voluntary contribution. The change forms part of reforms that...
18 October 2017
EU: European Parliament ‘almost’ ready to negotiate over posting of workers
On 16 October, the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee adopted its position on draft rules regarding the posting of workers. It has been planned for Member States to take...
17 October 2017
Italy: 2018 budget prioritises youth employment
On Monday 16 October, Italy’s Council of Ministers approved the draft budget for 2018, which is targeting an increase in youth employment by reducing social charges for recruits under the age of...
17 October 2017
Bangladesh accord on textile factories: tribunal in The Hague to hear complaints against two leading international brands
In a statement issued on 17 October, IndustriAll Global Union welcomed the decision made public yesterday evening by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which deemed complaints tabled...
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17 October 2017
News update as of October 16, 2017
On the menu : Employers and government agree to extend paternity leave to ten days in Luxembourg, new agreement on temporary work in the Netherlands, reform of social protections for independent...
13 October 2017
Argentina: government provides assurances on upcoming labour reform, ahead of legislative elections
While no timetable or specific measures have been announced up until now, the Argentinian government has progressively painted a picture of its upcoming labour reform by a series of statements to...
13 October 2017
Netherlands: new coalition government’s plans in the area of labour law
After Dutch Labour, a former partner in the coalition government, suffered losses in the elections held seven months ago, four Dutch political parties have struck a deal to give the Netherlands a...
12 October 2017
Germany: chemicals union IG BCE demands commitment in the face of industrial evolution and seeks greater working time flexibility
The IG BCE trade union, which represents mining, energy and chemicals industry workers in Germany, is currently holding its annual congress in Hanover (from 9 to 13 October). The union’s president...
12 October 2017
United Kingdom: government unveils new T levels to develop technical education
In a bid to boost productivity and bridge the skills gap, the UK plans to create eleven T levels by 2022. On 11 October, the government revealed new details on the qualifications, which will...
12 October 2017
Brazil: one month ahead of labour reform’s entry into force, unions negotiate agreements to limit its impact
The law to reform Brazil’s Labour Code (see article n°10312) is due to enter into force from 11 November, 120 days after it was adopted. Trade union groups, the majority of which are opposed to a...
12 October 2017
Sweden: government looks to help trade unions boost membership
As part of its Autumn budget, the Swedish government has included measures that are clearly geared towards encouraging union membership and creating a greater balance between negotiating parties...
11 October 2017
India: social enterprises build 100% female delivery teams
In Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai women roam the streets on scooters, delivering packages door-to-door. India has seen e-commence grow rapidly, with the number of consumers making online...
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11 October 2017
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Germany: government seeks to facilitate immigration of skilled Indian workers
During a visit to India earlier this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the strategic importance of attracting Indian workers to Germany, signing a series of cooperation agreements...
15 January 2026
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France: Medef publishes guide to support career transitions and retraining
France's largest employer federation Medef has provided its regional representatives with a practical guide designed to support career transitions and retraining. Structured around three key tools...
6 February 2026
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France: 2026 budget expected to maintain employer contribution relief
On 19 January 2026, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu decided to invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass France's 2026 budget without a vote in the National Assembly. Three days...
20 January 2026
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EU: Cyprus unveils its six-month presidency programme
Cyprus has set out its priorities for its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU. On the social front, the centre-right government will focus on the Union of Skills, which aims to boost...
23 January 2026
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Informal economy and slow wage growth hamper decent work, ILO says
The International Labour Organisation published its Employment ans Social Trends 2026 on 14 January. It anticipates unemployment stabilising in 2026 and employment growth of 1%, driven by...
16 January 2026
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EU: Commission wants to facilitate entry of international ‘talent’
In a recommendation published on 29 January, the European Commission calls on member states to take a series of measures to attract and retain international talent. It targets holders of skilled...
6 February 2026