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Germany: new controversy on managers’ earnings after the financial crisis
Since Josef Ackermann, chairman of the Deutsche Bank's board, announced, on October 16, 2008, that he agreed to give up his bonus this year - a few million Euro - because of the financial crisis...
21 October 2008
SKF: SKF world union committee concentrates on precarious labor and evaluates its development
Created in 1995, the world committee of the Swedish firm, world leader in mechanical bearings, met in early September on SKF's Austrian site in Steyr. Questioned by Planet Labor, Josef...
21 October 2008
Poland: the Diet adopts the law on the modification of the Labor Code
On October 17, Polish MPs adopted, with 393 votes for and only 2 against, the law on the modification of the Labor Code. This text transposes into national law the definitions of indirect...
21 October 2008
Belgium: the Social Partners adopt a code of conduct to combat discrimination
While they adopted collective labor agreement (CCT) No. 95, the interprofessional Social Partners also revised the provisions regarding equal treatment in CCT No. 38 to extend it to all steps in...
21 October 2008
HP-EDS: the trade union coordination calls for a European Action Day
The union representatives of the two groups HP and EDS as well as the members of the EWCs of the two firms met again in Brussels, on October 15, to discuss the 9,330 lay offs announced in the wake...
21 October 2008
Brazil: more flexible reception conditions for Latin American workers
Brazilian authorities have decided to lighten reception formalities for immigrant workers coming from neighboring countries. From now on, they will only need a labor contract to get a visa...
21 October 2008
Netherlands: pension funds in trouble
On October 15, the Social Partners sent a letter to Dutch pension funds - the wealthiest in the world - to warn them against "hasty actions" because of the crisis. On October 13 already, the...
21 October 2008
Italy: major participation in the general strike organized by basic unions
500.000 participants in the national demonstration in Rome and over 2 million strikers throughout Italy. This is the outcome of the first unitary strike, organized on October 17, 2008 by the three...
20 October 2008
EU: the possibility of the adoption of the recast EWC directive by the end of the year is increasingly likely
"The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) is seeking a successful, early resolution to the recast Directive on European Works Councils by the end of the year". This message was sent on...
20 October 2008
Italy: the national union meeting of the Fiat group approved the platform to negotiate the company agreement
Involvement of the trade union in the industrial policy choices, an international framework agreement on union rights, 2.100 euro of payoff bonus: these are the three main claims included in the...
20 October 2008
Colombia: sugar workers on strike for a month
About 20.000 workers in the sugar agro-industry have been on strike since September 15. They want to be employed directly by large refiners; they demand wage increases and better working...
17 October 2008
EU: the Commission develops electronic information systems to facilitate cooperation between the national authorities
The European Commission will soon adopt a decision on the establishment of a committee of experts who will, notably, have to work on the development of a system of electronic information exchange...
17 October 2008
Spain: Telefonica proposes early retirement at 48
The former public telecom monopoly in Spain presented to the trade unions staffing cut projects for its two subsidiaries. In total, the group plans 700 job cuts: 500 for Telefonica (mobile phones)...
17 October 2008
EU: the CJEC defines the notion of activity in several Member States as part of the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of the employer
In a ruling rendered on October 16, 2008, the Court of Justice of the European Communities defined the notion of "activity in a number of Member States" which enables to determine the institution...
17 October 2008
Great Britain: workers with mental health issues get greater support
James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, announced increased funding for the Access to Work program for people with mental health issues. The objective is to help them stay in work...
16 October 2008
Imperial Tobacco Group: union coordination against the restructuring plan
Union members representing employees in Germany, Great Britain, Spain, France and the Netherlands for Imperial Tobacco Group met in Brussels on October 10 with representatives from the European...
16 October 2008
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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