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International: the Building and Wood Workers’ International developed a new model of international framework agreements
The Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), an organization which signed several international framework agreements (notably with Ikea, Stabilo, Lafarge and Staedler), developed a new...
5 December 2007
Poland : the constitutional court questions the rule for employees’ compensation when there is illegal dismissal
A recent decision from the constitutional court might question practices for labour litigations : from now on, an employee dismissed illegally and with no warning to whom a compensation was...
5 December 2007
Germany: the Deutsche Bahn offered train drivers an “independent” tariff agreement
Relief in Germany : GDL, the train drivers' union, rule out any strike before the end of January. After a 16-hour marathon negotiation, the Deutsche Bahn's (DB) management and the GDL agreed, on...
5 December 2007
Unilever: European day of action in the Netherlands
A European day of action with Unilever's employees took place, on December 4, under the aegis of the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) and of the European...
5 December 2007
EU: the European Parliament adopted at first reading the “Rome I” draft regulation
European deputies adopted at first reading, on November 29, 2007, the draft regulation called "Rome I" which aims at transforming of the Rome Conventionon on the law applicable to contractual...
4 December 2007
EU: the December 5 Employment Ministers’ Council could lead to three political agreements on “social” directives
The Social Affairs Ministers will meet on December 5 under the leadership of a Portuguese presidency firmly decided to achieve drafts directive on temporary work and working time. By linking these...
4 December 2007
EU: Euro deputies bring flexicurity closer to citizens
European employers and unions are content with the report adopted by the European Parliament on November 29 about joint flexicurity principles. In their contribution to this debate, euro MPs...
4 December 2007
Danone: world agreement on diversity
The French agribusiness Danone signed, on June 8, 2007, with the International Union of Food workers (IUF) an international agreement to promote diversity. This text both includes principles and...
3 December 2007
EU: 3rd rail package published on the OJUE
The third rail package - which plans to liberalize the international passengers transport, regulates passengers' rights and obligations, and establishes a system of certification for drivers (see...
3 December 2007
Germany: the large coalition finally accepted minimum wage in the postal sector
After months of controversy, on November 29, 2007, the two large ruling parties, the CDU/CSU and the SPD, put an end to their disagreement on the establishment of a minimum wage in the postal...
2 December 2007
Italy: Fit CISL wins appeal against Ryanair’s violation of union rights
The Fit Cisl union is happy about its victory in the conflict which opposed it to Ryanair (see our article No. 070074) : the Velletri Court ordered the low cost airline to "open at once a...
30 November 2007
Great Britain: discouraging sanctions for employers hiring illegal workforce
The government presented new measures belonging to its programme of stiffened fight against illegal immigration. Now, employers using illegal workforce are exposed to a monetary penalty which can...
30 November 2007
France: protecting employees who denounce bribery
A law passed on November 13, 2007 creates a system to protect employees who denounce bribery and corruption they found out while performing their job. This text goes hand in hand with the...
30 November 2007
Alcan-Rio Tinto: the EWC wants a fund to support employees from sold entities and announces actions
During its extraordinary meeting on November 27, 2007, Alcan-Rio Tinto's EWC was informed of the management's decision to sell the new entity's "machine-finished products" sector. Elected members...
30 November 2007
Italy: social partners satisfied after the first meeting to reform the collective bargaining system
On November 27, 2007, leaders from the employers' organisation Confindustria and general secretaries from the Cgil, Cisl and Uil unions met in Rome for a first discussions about the reform of the...
29 November 2007
Germany: skilled workforce shortage slowing down outsourcing at Nokia Siemens Network
In Germany, the lack of skilled workforce associated to a job cut program which is working much better than expected is slowing down Nokia Siemens Network - a common company to Nokia and Siemens...
29 November 2007
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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...
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
Candice Guillot, group director of employee experience and HR performance at Talan (7,000 employees), outlines for mind RH her vision and strategy for introducing artificial intelligence at the...
20 October 2025
On 17 July 2025, BPCE and its trade unions signed a second agreement on jobs and career management within the banking group. The text places generative artificial intelligence at the core of its...
15 October 2025
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Spain: new terms and conditions for in-company training contracts
On 25 November, Spain's Council of Ministers approved a regulation on training contracts. This text defines the terms and conditions for hosting work-study students and interns doing professional...
1 December 2025
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France: sectors feel economic slowdown to differing degrees
The latest data on France’s occupational sectors (branches professionnelles), covering the year 2023, show how employment trends are shaping workplace dynamics. After a more favourable period for...
19 December 2025
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Germany: apprenticeship openings fall sharply in manufacturing and chemicals
From 1 January 2026, Dutch collective agreements for temporary employment agencies will alter the employment conditions of temp workers. Agencies will be required to pay these workers at least the...
15 December 2025