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Sweden : less sick leaves, but the result is more people on welfare
A report from the national agency of social affairs and health qualifies the results of the governmental policy aimed at lowering the number of sick leaves. The number of people who are recipients...
1 March 2006
Great-Britain : the impact of the free movement of workers from new EU countries is “broadly positive”
This study deals with the immigration from 8 (Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia) of the 10 new member states , Cyprus and Malta were already...
1 March 2006
Germany : First warning strikes take place in the metal industry
Workers in the metal industry of Bade Württemberg went on strike for the first time this year, as a warning. German employees are allowed to organize short strikes, often a few hours a day, to...
1 March 2006
France: a new association of professionals is devoted to social measuring
How to count the number of employees at the international level? Which criteria should be chosen to measure the participation rate in vocational training activities in Europe? The Ipsoc...
1 March 2006
Slovakia : Employment agencies adopt a new «client-oriented approach»
Counseling services and financial aid for workers’ mobility will be improved. The cost of employment services provided by the government will increase by 100 million Crowns a year. (Réf. 06194)
1 March 2006
Germany : electoral campaign for work councils is launched
On 28 February 2006, the minister for Work and Social Affairs, Franz Müntefering, launched the official campaign for the work councils elections (Betriebsratswahlen 2006) that will take place on...
1 March 2006
Germany: after 40 days of strike, an agreement is concluded at AEG
After several hours of negotiations and five weeks of strike, the trade union IG Metall and the management of AEG, a subsidiary of Electrolux, worked out an agreement to compensate the 1750...
28 February 2006
France : no official position on open boundaries for now
Only 5 EU States will soon allow all EU citizens to work on their territory. France could adopt an in-between position. (Ref. 06190)
28 February 2006
European Commission and Parliament want to make directive on workers’ posting more efficient
Checking is the major weak point. Deputies want more standardization. (Ref. 06189)
28 February 2006
Great-Britain : 30 years after the Equal Pay Act, a huge gender gap remains.
Women still earn 17% less than men, according to a report of the Commission "Women and work" released February 27th. (Ref. 06188)
28 February 2006
Czech republic : government wants to save LG Philips subsidiary factory
Over 1000 jobs are potentially threatened in Hranice na Morave. The government wants to help financially. But if the factory stops its activities, it will have to reimburse the Czech government...
27 February 2006
Commission report on gender equality in 2006
This report will be introduced to European leaders at the next European Council (March 23rd and 24th). It draws an assessment of gender inequality in terms of employment and proposes some...
27 February 2006
A new universal labour code for seamen
Members of the International Labour organization sign an agreement aimed at improving and standardizing seamen's working conditions. 1.2 million workers are concerned by this agreement. (Ref...
27 February 2006
The non-recognition of service periods in the public sector of another member State violates Community law
Spain has been condemned for violating the principle of equal treatment between Spanish nationals and Community nationals in terms of working conditions. (Ref. 06184)
27 February 2006
Hungary : will regional service centers stay here?
Hungary is a leading destination for companies establishing regional service centers: increasingly, multinationals are moving their IT, bookkeeping, financial and call-center operations to Hungary.
27 February 2006
Germany: minimum wage plan leads to controversy
The press review from 18 to 25 February 2006 reflects the various points of view on the government's plan to introduce a legal minimum wage. (Ref. 06181)
24 February 2006
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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...
23 February 2026
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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
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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...
20 March 2026
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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...
4 March 2026
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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