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Spain: a law on subcontracting in the construction industry is adopted
The Parliament adopted, Tuesday 9 May , a law aimed at restricting subcontracting in the construction industry. The text will limit to three the maximum number of intermediaries. It will also...
Sun Microsystems may establish regional center in Czech Republic or in Hungary
Company wants to relocate part of its administration and HR activities -located in the USA- to Eastern Europe. The aim is to cut costs significantly. (Ref. 06465)
Great Britain: a general strike is possible in British railways
The chances of a general strike in the British railways this summer are increasing. The launching, next week, of the consultation of tens of thousands of employees (obligatory "bundle" so that the...
Professional alarms: the beginning of a common approach in the EU
In July 2006, European companies who are listed on the US stock market will be subjected to the American law known as Sarbanes Oxley. They will thus have to install mechanisms making it possible...
Netherlands: a special insurance for “football influenza”
Specialist in Employee Benefits in Zorgverzekeringen (SEZ), a Dutch insurance company based in Reeuwijk, offers a special cover to companies which fear the effects of football on absenteeism. This...
Germany: AEG factory in Nuremberg could be closed earlier than scheduled
The AEG factory in Nuremberg could close its doors at the beginning of 2007, because of the high number of sick leaves. (Ref. 06462)
Slovakia: Nitra region is very attractive for foreign investors
According to the Slovak Minister of Financial Affairs Ivan Miklos, the industrial zone in the Nitra region has a chance of winning two new investment projects. There should be over 7700 new jobs...
Hungary : reelection of the left-wing government
The coalition wants to improve conditions for job-seekers, women, and retired people. It also wants to promote the integration of minorities, especillay gipsies. (Ref. 06460)
Netherlands: salary is the first mobility criterion
According to a survey of 50 000 people published on 26 April 26 Intelligence Group, an independent engineering and design department based in Rotterdam, salary is now the determining criterion for...
Spain: first comments on social partners’ agreement relating to labor law reform
Government, employers and trade unions signed an agreement on labor market reform which will apply in July. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero described this pact as historical. Its central objective is...
Netherlands: rich pensioners could be asked to finance retirements pensions
Wouter Bos, the leader of the Party of work (PVDA, opposition), which could win the legislative elections in May 2007, said on last 1 May that the richest pensioners should contribute to finance...
Recasting of European EURES portal devoted to mobility and employment
At the launching of the new web address of the European institutions in ".eu", the website EURES will be equipped with a new homepage. (Ref. 06456)
Netherlands: a quarter of Dutch workers are 50 and older
The number of workers 50 years old or more increased by 60 % in ten years. With 1,6 million workers, this age bracket now amounts to a quarter of the working population (23 %), compared to 16 % in...
European deputies launch the idea of a social Europol to check the respect of the workers posting directive
The German (Green) deputy Elisabeth Schroedter, submitted to the Commission on social Affairs of the European Parliament of last 4 May, its draft report on "the application of directive 96/71/EC...
Axa: the insurance group celebrates the ten years of its European work’s council
Management of the French insurance group Axa will organize, between 15 and 17 May, in Brussels, a three-days training seminar for members of its European work's council. One evening will be...
Germany: IG Metall asks for 7% wage increase
Whereas the current agreements end on March 31, the metalworkers trade union has just quantified its claims : a 7% wage rise. Certain trade unionists of Porsche or DaimlerChrysler asked for a rise...
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France: CDC Habitat defines a framework and means for social dialogue on AI
In an agreement signed on 23 February with trade unions, the subsidiary of CDC (Caisse des dépôts et consignations) Habitat (10,800 employees) guarantees that AI solutions will only...
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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...
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Catherine Chavanier (CDC Habitat): “Social dialogue on AI facilitates its deployment”
In February, CDC Habitat (10,500 employees) signed a two-year framework agreement governing social dialogue on AI. Catherine Chavanier, HR Director of the subsidiary of CDC (Caisse des dépôts et...
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France: bioMérieux’s new disability agreement pivots towards mental health
The news. On 6 January 2026, bioMérieux—an in vitro diagnostics specialist employing 4,400 people in France—signed a new four-year agreement “relating to the employment...
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United Kingdom: launch of consultation on protection against detriment for industrial action
The British government launched a public consultation on 26 February regarding new protections for workers against "detriment" related to industrial action, scheduled to take effect in October...
12 March 2026
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Germany: controversial collective bargaining compliance act adopted
On 26 February, the Bundestag approved the Tariftreuegesetz (collective bargaining compliance act), aimed at strengthening collective agreements and tackling social dumping by tying certain public...
26 February 2026