Communiqué June 2005
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- Director's diary
- Comparative study on statutory minimum wages across the European Union
- Decreasing levels of industrial action in Europe in the past five years
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Director’s diary
Restructuring has become an integral part of industry’s drive for efficiency and financial return, and its impact on local and regional communities in Europe has made it a priority issue for policymakers, social partners and governments as well as for business leaders. Accurate and useful information and analysis on trends and prospects are essential in order to anticipate such changes. While the EMCC has consistently scored points with its stakeholders for its work, last month heard a cross-section of members of the European Parliament applaud its efforts specifically in the restructuring arena. As always in early July, the Foundation’s three stakeholder groups – the government, worker and employer representatives – will arrive in Dublin for informal preparatory discussions on the proposed work programme for 2006. This year’s discussions will also focus on how to put into practice the recently adopted Council regulation amending the Foundation’s founding regulation. Essentially, the amendment outlines a new governance of the Foundation, based on more interaction and sharing of responsibilities between the Administrative Board and the Bureau. The next issue of Communiqué will appear after the summer break. May I therefore take this opportunity to wish you a warm and pleasant summer.
Willy Buschak
Acting Director