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France : the government’s policy questioned twice because it ignored international and European law
Coincidence, or will to make it a symbol ?The two expected decisions, which put on the spotlight two important measures which, in the name of employment policies goals, amended the labour code...
10 July 2007
Suez: global agreement on the promotion of equality and diversity
Among the three agreements concluded within the French group Suez on July 3, 2007 (see our stories 070580 and 070609) one is about "the promotion of equality and diversity in the company." The...
10 July 2007
Poland: unions from the site producing the new Fiat 500 threaten to go on strike
The day after the new version of the mythical Fiat 500 was officially presented, unions from the Tychy factory - the only one to make the new model - asked for a general wage increase. If their...
9 July 2007
EU: the European transport workers’ federation pushes the European Parliament to adopt a framework regulation for maritime transportation
Facing the challenges to which the sea transport sector is confronted (unfair competition, social dumping, flags of convenience and so on,) the European transport workers’ federation (ETF) sent...
9 July 2007
Germany: the Deutsche Bahn and the two majority unions agreed on a 4.5% wage increase
The Deutsche Bahn (DB's) negotiators and those from majority unions - Transnet and DGBA - agreed on July 9, 2007, on a 4.5% wage increase. On the other hand, the locomotive drivers' union (GDL)...
9 July 2007
Belgium: controversies around the “generosity” of Opel’s redundancy plan
With bonuses up to 144.000 euros and early retirement from 50 years old on, the social plan adopted on July 1, 2007 for the restructuring of Opel's Anvers site is criticized because it does not...
9 July 2007
Belgium: a royal decree concerning the protection of workers against exposure to asbestos was published
A royal decree passed on June 8, 2007, amending the royal decree passed on March 16, 2006, concerning workers' protection against risks linked to exposure to asbestos, appeared in the Belgian...
9 July 2007
EU: unions from the cement sector ask for an efficient enforcement of international framework agreements
During the first world conference on cement, organized on June 22 and 23, 2007 in Portugal by three trade union federations (the European Federation of Building and Wood Workers - EFBWW, the...
9 July 2007
Mensch und Maschine Software SE: a German small business wants to protect itself against laws on joint management
An important small business specialized in software, the Mensch und Maschine Software AG (MuM) company adopted the status of European Company (EC) in December 2006. The main goal is to clarify...
9 July 2007
Axa: the EWC wants to follow closely the social content of SNS Real’s resumption of activity in the Netherlands
During the plenary meeting of the Axa group's European works council, organized on June 13 in Berlin, staff representatives adopted a motion asking guarantees for the 1.000 employees concerned by...
9 July 2007
Luxembourg: the government approved a draft regulation amending the status of railroad staff
The governmental Council which took place on July 6, 2007, approved a Grand-Duchy draft regulation amending the status of Luxembourgish railroad (CFL) staff. This text, which aims at improving...
9 July 2007
Italy: to unions’ satisfaction, Michelin committed to an investment plan
On June 27, the Minister of Economic Development organized a determining meeting on the future of the French pneumatic group's Italian factories. On this occasion, Michelin Italy's manager, Joël...
9 July 2007
Malta: an agreement liberalizing employment a bit more in ports was signed
After long negotiations which spread on three years, the Malta Dockers' Union, the maritime authority and the Minister of Trade and Competitiveness reached an agreement which links the improvement...
9 July 2007
Suez : a European agreement on “Employment and Expertise Plan”
The management of the French group Suez signed, on July 3, 2007, three transnational collective agreements (see our dispatch 070580) one of them is about "Employment and Expertise Plan" (GPEC)...
9 July 2007
Belgium: the posting of third country citizens as part of a provision of service is subject to conditions that are too restrictive
On June 27, the European Commission seized the court of justice against Belgium for the conditions imposed to community employers who, as part of transborder provision of service, want to post...
7 July 2007
Spain: agreement on the closure of Delphi’s factory in Cadix
Unions, managers and the regional government reached, on Thursday, July 5, an agreement on the closure of the Puerto Real factory and the dismissal of its 1.600 employees. After 24 hours of almost...
6 July 2007
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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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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
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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