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Netherlands: ‘minimum’ social agreement
On April 12, the talks between the trade unions, government and employers on social reforms to undertake as part of the 2014 budget led to a social agreement. The deal mostly postpones major...
15 April 2013
Germany: no economic layoffs at Vattenfall until February 2017
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy group, announced in early March that it intended to cut about 2,500 jobs, including 1,500 in Germany, where it is planning to do so without laying anyone off. ...
12 April 2013
Great Britain: impact of the Thatcher years on industrial relations
After Robbie Gilbert, special advisor to former Employment Secretary of State Jim Prior, Gregor Gall, Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Bradford, is taking stock of the...
12 April 2013
Great Britain: the Thatcher legacy as seen by one of its architects
We hardly ever publish opinion columns but we thought it could be interesting to publish two articles showing – even partly – the terms of the heated debate on Margaret Thatcher’s legacy, which...
12 April 2013
Austria: textile workers get 2.8% pay raise
The first agreement of the “Spring Campaign” for the renewal of collective agreements in the industry was reached on April 8 in the Austrian textile industry (12,255 employees). Wage will...
12 April 2013
EU: ECJ sets first milestone for a European definition of disability
In a ruling rendered on April 11, the ECJ lays down the foundation for a European definition of disability, even though the first thing to do is to differentiate disability and disease. To that...
11 April 2013
United States: Barack Obama proposes Republican members to try and get the agency out of limbo
The White House is trying to get the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) out of limbo, putting two Republicans to its list of possible future leaders. By choosing two management-side lawyers...
11 April 2013
International: ILO wants Europe to focus on employment
The European Regional Meeting organized by the International Labor Organization (ILO) is taking place in Oslo until April 11. Employment and growth are on the menu, in a context of austerity...
10 April 2013
Germany: Coca-Cola employees get employment guarantee until the end of 2014
Last-minute agreement. “Bargaining was particularly long and tricky” an NGG spokesperson told Planet Labor, reminding that the talks had started in December 2012 and that warning strikes were...
10 April 2013
Italy: new American Express agreement banks on more flexibility and stronger social policy
The new company agreement signed by American Express Group in Italy in January with the trade unions – after three months of ‘tight’ negotiations – changes working time and organization. Signed...
10 April 2013
Spain: 41st Congress for the UGT union, weakened by the crisis and criticized
The General Union of Workers (UGT) is holding its 41st Annual Congress in Madrid. The theme is “Union for Labor, Action and Solidarity” and Cándido Méndez, outgoing leader running for another...
9 April 2013
Germany: Amazon employees mobilized to force the American management to recognize the collective agreements in force in retail trade
The German subsidiary of the American internet giant, Amazon, is about to witness its first strike in Germany. On Thursday, April 4, 97% of union members at Amazon’s logistics center in Leipzig...
9 April 2013
Slovakia: commentary of the part on employee representation and collective bargaining in the latest Labor Code amendment
The latest Labor Code amendment, which came into force on January 1, 2013, made substantial changes to employee representation in businesses. Premysl Marek and Elena Chorvatova, lawyers at the...
9 April 2013
Spain: Opel Figueruelas signs new competitiveness agreement
On April 8, Opel staff in Figueruelas, near Saragossa, validated the new collective agreement negotiated by the works council’s representatives and the site’s management. 65% followed the 3...
9 April 2013
Slovakia: commentary of the Labor Code reform enforced on January 1, 2013
The Labor Code amendment approved by the Slovakian government and Parliament last year came into force on January 1, 2013. It provides for a stricter definition of the employment relationship...
9 April 2013
Two associations press ‘fair washing’ charges against Samsung in French court
At the end of February, charges were pressed against the South-Korean company at the Court of Bobigny (Paris area) for “deceptive marketing practices.” The plaintiffs claim the company’s actions...
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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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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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France: Ministry of Labour unveils plan to accelerate the rollout of AI
On 22 September, the French Ministry of Labour presented a plan named Impulsion IA 2027 aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI by companies and employees. It contains 12 measures applicable from...
22 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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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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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
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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