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Intel to cut 10 500 jobs by the middle of 2007
The world's number 1 chipmaker said on Tuesday the 5th, that it would cut its total workforce by 10% in order to increase efficiency and cut costs. 7 500 jobs will disappear by the end of the...
6 September 2006
Europe-Asia summit : exchanges on the social dimension of globalization
The German Minister of Employment Franz Müntefering opened, on September 4th in Potsdam (Germany), the first conference of the Europe - Asia dialog (ASEM) on the social dimension of globalization...
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6 September 2006
Belgium: the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions demands the transposition of the « information-consultation» directive
« Today, the government is exactly 532 days late for the implementation of the European directive which gives workers a right to information and consultation », reports the Confederation of...
6 September 2006
Germany: few firms have a profit sharing system
According to a study introduced on September 5th, 2006 by the Research institute on the job market and trades (IAB), 9 % of German firms provide their employees with a profit-sharing system and 2...
6 September 2006
Volkswagen: IG Metall okays the continuation of negotiations
On September 11th, 2006, IG Metall's tariff commission approved the opening of negotiations with VW management. Last Friday, in Hanover, management had submitted a concrete plan to guarantee...
6 September 2006
Ireland: until 2016, employment rights will be a priority
The new edition of a national social partnership pact, accepted by the government and social partners, was officially adopted on September 5th. Called « Towards 2016 », it focuses on the...
6 September 2006
Belgium: longer maternity leaves will be possible
Starting September 1st, 2006, the maternity leave for salaried mothers who were in work incapacity during the prenatal leave is extended under certain conditions. (Ref 06867)
6 September 2006
Irish and Hungarian trade unions sign co-operation agreement
SIPTU, the biggest Irish trade union (200 000 members) and the Democratic Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Hungary, signed at the beginning of the month a co-operation agreement having for...
6 September 2006
Luxembourg : Community legislation on the European Company is transposed
Two laws of August 25th, 2006, published on August 31st, 2006, transpose the regulations on the European company and the directive on workers' involvement in the European Company. (Ref. 06853)
6 September 2006
Luxembourg: a new collective agreement for the building trade
After a long negotiation, a new collective agreement regulating the work and wage conditions of about 13 000 employees of the building trade was signed on August 30th. (Ref 06861)
6 September 2006
Lithuania : companies tend to search for workforce abroad
e-europnews September 5, 2006, n°06849 – www.eeuropnews.com
5 September 2006
Volkswagen: decisive negotiations on the restructuring of the group
On Friday, September 8th, 2006, negotiations between VW management and labour unions over the restructuring of the group will resume. IG Metall is ready to accept more working hours without wage...
5 September 2006
Belgium: trade unions challenge the reform of paid education leave
In Belgium, the system of paid education leave grants paid leaves for training periods in or outside office hours. On July 20th of this year, just before the parliamentary recess, the council of...
5 September 2006
Denmark: an association promotes the incorporation of immigrants in the labour market
« There is always an easy solution to big problems, says Torben Møller-Hansen. For instance, the Muslim employees of a firm asked for a room to pray. We helped the firm set up a " multi-functional...
5 September 2006
Netherlands: social reforms at the center of the election campaign
During the presentation of its electoral program, on September 3rd, the Party of labor and progress (PVDA, opposition) changed one of its most controversial proposals, the pensions reform. (Ref...
5 September 2006
Latvia : using European funds for human resources development
The Latvian Government has approved the European Union's structural fund operational program "Human resources and employment". Within one month, the detailed operational program will be submitted...
4 September 2006
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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...
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France: LinkedIn reveals most sought-after HR skills
LinkedIn is revealing the most sought-after HR skills in 2026 in a study to be published on 24 February, which mind RH is previewing. Internal communication, training planning, occupational health...
24 February 2026
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Netherlands: new government seeks to “control” social costs
In his government policy statement to Parliament on 25 February, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced several measures designed to "control" social costs. Notably, he proposed raising the...
5 March 2026
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Germany: accelerated professional integration in sight for asylum seekers
Germany’s interior minister Alexander Dobrindt has announced plans to accelerate the professional integration of asylum seekers in Germany. “The best integration is the one that starts...
23 February 2026
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Spain: a bill to regulate internships
On 3 March, the Council of Ministers approved the bill on the “Status for persons undergoing non-professional practical training in companies”. The text limits the number of interns a company can...
13 March 2026
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EU: co-legislators aim to pivot European Globalisation Adjustment Fund towards restructuring anticipation
On 25 February, the Council of the EU and the Parliament reached an agreement on the Commission’s proposed regulation to expand the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). Under the...
2 March 2026
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Block to slash workforce by nearly half
The news. In his latest shareholder letter, Jack Dorsey, CEO of payment service provider Block (formerly Square), announced plans to slash the company’s workforce “by nearly half, from...
6 March 2026