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Slovenia : Prime Minister Janša meets with trade unions
The meeting held on 22 November was initiated by trade unions, who say social dialogue has been lacking recently. PM Janša emphasized the importance of the reforms and continued negotiations on...
28 November 2006
EU : European Metalworkers’ Federation calls for greater EWC powers
The EMF organized, on November 22nd and 23rd in Brussels, its first "Company Policy Conference". The Federation intends to increase political lobbying to strengthen EWC rights. It is asking for a...
27 November 2006
Areva: towards the signature of a European agreement on equal opportunities
The French group Areva has concluded, with the trade union members of the European Metalworkers' Federation and the bureau of its European work's council, an agreement on equal opportunities in...
27 November 2006
EU: European Commission and India will increase their cooperation with regard to Social Affairs
The meeting between the European Social Affairs Commissioner, Vladimir Spidla, and the Indian Minister for Employment, Oscar Fernandes, ends today November 27th. It resulted in the signature of a...
27 November 2006
EU: Volkswagen-Forest restructuring will influence the adoption of the European Globalization Adjustment Fund
The announcement of 4 000 job cuts on the Belgian site of Volkswagen-Forest has affected Community institutions. The representatives of the European Commission quickly reacted to signal that the...
27 November 2006
EU : European Commission organizes 3rd session of “Restructuring Forum”
The European Commission will organize, on December 4th and 5th, in Brussels, the third session of the "Restructuring Forum", which will bring together the different players on an issue which is...
27 November 2006
Spain: adoption of the bill creating a status for self-employed workers
The Council of ministers adopted, on November 24th of this year, the bill creating a status for self-employed workers. This bill meets the main demands introduced by professional organizations...
27 November 2006
Poland: labor inspectorate points out the growing number of unpaid salaries
According to the « Report of Activities 2005 » of the Labor Inspectorate, which has just been published, for the first time in Poland, the most numerous and the most serious labour law offences...
27 November 2006
Netherlands: “central” social plan at Philips
While debates were blocked since October, an agreement in principle was found on October 23rd on the next social plan at Philips. This "central" social plan concerns the 17 000 employees of the...
27 November 2006
Lithuania : employers and trade unions to start negociations on wage increases and working hours
Negotiations between the social partners should start at the beginning of December. They will deal with the increase of minimum wage and the improvement of working conditions. (Ref. 061185)
24 November 2006
Latvia: ministry of Social Affairs grants prizes to companies that practice gender equality
On November 17th of this year, the Minister of social affairs Dagnija Stake rewarded the company Rimi Latvia, a supermarket chain, for its gender equality policy. The insurance firm Balta and GE...
24 November 2006
EU : Dublin Foundation report stresses the gender pay gap
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions underlines the importance of gender inequality throughout the EU when it comes to salaries. (Ref. 061183)
24 November 2006
Great Britain: one more step to the creation of a huge union of almost two million members
The perspective of a fusion between the union groups Amicus (over a million members in the private and public manufacturing sector) and TGWU (mainly transportation) is coming closer after TGWU's...
24 November 2006
Volkswagen: Belgian unions and politicians carry on mobilizing for the Forest site
After the first consultation meeting with the Volkswagen management yesterday, November 23, as part of the Forest (Belgium) firm's reorganization (see our article n° 061176,) the union joint...
24 November 2006
Netherlands: the negotiations at Unilever are blocked
Negotiations regarding the next collective convention at Unilever have been blocked since November 22. The Dutch multinational company, employing 206,000 people around the world, refuses to...
23 November 2006
Netherlands: abusive recruitments in Portugal by temporary work agencies
The Confederation of Dutch trade unions (FNV) pointed out, on November 21st, the abusive practices of two temporary work agencies, Work Today and Tempo Team, subsidiaries of the international...
23 November 2006
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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...
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France: Medef puts forward proposals to improve management quality
On 31 August, Medef, French main employers' organisation, published a practical guide to managerial skills, which it considers to be a driver of economic performance for businesses. Concerned by...
3 September 2026
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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