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France: Legrand adds LGBT+ inclusion and fight against gender violence to its workplace equality policy
Legrand, the French electrical products and systems specialist, signed a new agreement on workplace equality on 22 February. The agreement, signed by all trade unions at the group (CFDT, CFE-CGC...
6 May 2022
Mexico introduces the right to digital disconnection
With Mexico’s Senate voting unanimously in favour, this reform modifies the Federal Labor Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo or LFT) by introducing a worker’s right to digital disconnection. In this way...
5 May 2022
U.S.: unionization at Amazon warehouses stalled
On 02 May, the newly formed Amazon Labor Union (ALU) failed in its campaign to unionise the e-commerce giant's LDJ5 warehouse on Staten Island, New York. With a 61% turnout, 62% of the voters...
4 May 2022
Airbnb will offer employees maximum flexibility in choosing their place of work
On 28 April, the private home subletting platform Airbnb informed its employees (global headcount of just 6,000 in 2021) of a revolutionary change to its work organisation that includes autonomy...
3 May 2022
France: Sanofi signs an agreement to promote retraining for those currently working in ‘sensitive’ ill-fated jobs
On 28 February 2022, the French pharmaceutical group together with three trade unions, namely the CFDT, CFE-CGC and CFTC (excluding the CGT) signed an employment and careers management agreement...
2 May 2022
Germany: 36 major companies create the ‘Allianz der Chancen’ (Opportunity Alliance) as a way to prepare for transitions
On 28 March in Berlin during the ‘Transformation Summit’, which was attended by no less than Wolfgang Schmidt, Chief of Staff of the German Chancellor, 36 large companies employing more than 1.3...
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28 April 2022
Italy: Terna launches a new participatory model of social relations
The protocol agreement signed in March 2022 by Terna (Italy’s power Transmission System Operator), and the trade unions includes the establishment of a ‘consultation committee on the group's...
26 April 2022
France: Natixis harnesses artificial intelligence tool to anticipate job transformation
The Jobs in Motion programme launched in 2020 by French financial services group Natixis aims to train staff for emerging roles in tech, data and corporate social responsibility. The initiative...
25 April 2022
Germany: firms show growing interest in Ukrainian workers
As German companies continue to grapple with labour shortages, particularly in tech-focused sectors, many are increasingly looking to the skills offered by Ukrainian refugees and are stepping up...
25 April 2022
China: ratification of two ILO international conventions on forced labour
On 20 April, China’s highest legislative body, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress ratified two International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions banning forced labour...
21 April 2022
Great Britain: Virgin Media 02 will fund gender transition treatment for its employees
On 13 April the recently merged UK telecommunications giant unveiled new commitments to improve inclusion and gender equality within the group over the next five years. The group’s ‘All In’...
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19 April 2022
Orpea: global agreement on “ethical employment and trade union rights” is ill received
French nursing home group Orpea has penned a three-year global framework agreement with UNI Global Union, for a partnership covering ethical employment, social dialogue, collective bargaining and...
15 April 2022
Great Britain: Vodafone introduces its Carer’s Leave policy
On 08 April the UK telecommunications giant unveiled a new leave of absence that will allow its 10,000 UK employees to benefit from up to 18 weeks of leave to look after loved ones who are...
14 April 2022
Italy: Enel innovating labour relations by way of its ‘Status of the Person’
In paying attention to the profound transformations linked in particular to energy transition and digitalization, and in a bid to enhance the value of the individual in the workplace...
14 April 2022
BNP Paribas signs its European charter on telework
On 06 April, the French banking group, together with the UNI Europa Finance trade union federation, the European Federation of Credit Institution Executives (FEDEC), and the bank’s European Works...
13 April 2022
Germany: SAP launches a welcome and integration program for Ukrainian refugees
On 04 April, Germany’s SAP, the world leading multinational software and business applications corporation announced the launch of ‘dedicated onboarding process for refugees’ fleeing Ukraine...
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12 April 2022
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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...
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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: 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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France: social partners’ conference on work, employment, and retirement sets out roadmap
Until the summer, French social partners from both the private and public sectors will hold talks on labour, employment and pensions, with the aim of developing shared positions to inform public...
5 February 2026