Developments in European Works Councils
November 2004 
Comparative study
This study reviews key developments concerning European Works Councils (EWCs)
over the period 2002-4. It looks at the incidence of EWC agreements and their
renegotiation, the influence of EWCs on the handling of transnational
restructuring, legal cases involving EWCs, the impact of EU enlargement on EWCs,
and the debate about how best to enhance the effectiveness of EWCs, including
the possible revision of the EWCs Directive.
The comparative study was compiled on the basis of individual national reports submitted by EIRO's national centres. The text of each of these national reports is available below in Word format. The reports have not been edited or approved by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions. The national reports were drawn up in response to a questionnaire and should be read in conjunction with it.
Contributing articles:
Articles on European Works Councils law and practice in the new Member States:
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