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Stora Enso: unions condemn the unworthy reorganization of an European socially responsible firm
In October 2005, the Finnish paper producer group Stora Enso, as part of a European reorganization, decided to stop several machines on the French site of Corbehem, in the Pas-de-Calais. The...
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6 November 2006
EU: young workers face many health problems and work injuries due to job insecurity
Throughout Europe, a high number of 15-24 year-olds have trouble to enter the labor market. When they do enter, they often get a deskilled and contingent job, and are confronted to more hazards...
6 November 2006
Poland: a “Polish Workers” union in Great Britain
Polish workers immigrated in Great Britain now have their own union embedded in this country. It was co-created by "Solidarnosc" and the GMB, the third big British union, affiliated to the TUC...
6 November 2006
Great Britain: a new legislation on asbestos is coming into effect
The new legislation concerning asbestos, prepared by the Health and Safety Executive, the national authority in terms of security and public health, will come into force on November 13. The HSE...
6 November 2006
Germany: the two main employers organizations adopt a shared presidency
The federal union of German industry (Bundesverband der deutsche Industrie - BDI) and the Confederation of German employers federations (Bundesvereinigung der deutschen Arbietgeberverbände - BDA)...
6 November 2006
Great Britain : supermarket chains face pickets over working conditions at supplier S&A Produce
Pickets were organized by the trade union TGWU in the supermarkets of major British cities on October 31st. Unionists are asking supermarkets to stop doing business with strawberry supplier S&A if...
3 November 2006
UK : publication of a practical guide on labor law
This guide, intended for employers and workers, summarizes the existing legislation concerning individual work relationships. (Ref.061130)
3 November 2006
EADS: the EMF is bringing together the group’s union coordination to follow the foretold reorganization
The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) brought together, on October 31, 2006, its EADS coordination group, that include representatives of the EMF' union members represented in the European...
3 November 2006
Austria: agreement in metallurgy on partly flexible wage increases, according to the firm’s situation
At the end of the fourth round of negotiations, social partners of the Austrian metallurgical industry finally found an agreement. Employers not only succeeded in limiting wage increases at 2.6 %...
3 November 2006
Lithuania : trade unions ask the government to lower income taxes
The Lithuanian confederation of trade unions (LPSK) is urging the government to reform income tax rates in order to lower taxes for people with low salaries. (Ref. 061098)
3 November 2006
Czech Republic: trade unions want the new Labor Code to come into effect now
The biggest Czech trade union organization, the Czech-Moravian Trade Unions Confederation (CMKOS), announced a demonstration against the planned postponement of the new Labor Code. The...
3 November 2006
Poland : 20th National Congress of “Solidarity” in Szczecin
The 20th National Congress of Solidarity (NSZZ 'Solidarnosc') took place in Szczecin on 28-29 September. It marked the 25th anniversary of the first Congress of this Trade Union. (Ref.061096)
3 November 2006
Lufthansa: in the name of “anti-discrimination” law, pilots forced to retire at 60 file a complaint against the German airline
It is the first time the new law is invoked in a trial. This time, the discriminating factor is the captain's age. The business world is following the case closely because the ruling could become...
2 November 2006
Belgium: union action in big call-centres to fight against stress
The national employees' union (CNE) and its Flemish equivalent, the LBC, have conducted public awareness campaigns in the country' s big call-centres. Entitled "Stop the BOSS (Burn Out Stress...
2 November 2006
Spain: Romanian and Bulgarian labor immigration will be restricted during two years
The Spanish government announced, on October 31st, a moratorium on the entry of Bulgarian and Romanian workers in Spain. The freedom of movement of citizens of these two countries should be...
2 November 2006
Germany: job-saving plan at Mercedes will cost less than expected
Mercedes Car Group, the subsidiary of Daimler Chrysler, will cut more jobs in Germany than previously thought, by the end of 2006. But paradoxically, the dismissal indemnities will be lower than...
1 November 2006
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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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France: government submits draft on pay transparency
On 6 March, the French government sent social partners a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The text provides details on the implementation timetable, corporate...
9 March 2026
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Spain: report proposes democratising employee participation
On 2 February, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz presented the conclusions of a report on democracy in the workplace. The document, which calls for employees to be given a say in...
25 February 2026
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Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
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Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive
On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a...
16 March 2026
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Italy: Deliveroo and Glovo targeted by justice over courier working conditions
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered two of Italy's leading food delivery platforms, Foodinho (Glovo) and Deliveroo, to be placed under judicial administration. According to...
9 March 2026
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Valérie Decaux (La Poste): “Our older workers policy is based on individualisation to move beyond age-related-stigmatisation”
La Poste Group (nearly 200,000 employees in France) unveiled its first senior employment agreement in late February. The text outlines measures for early retirement assistance, workplace...
10 March 2026