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Parliamentary elections were held in June 2004, resulting in a new coalition government of the Social Christian Party (Chrëschlech Sozial Vollekspartei, CSV) and the Socialist Party (Parti socialiste, LSAP) taking office on 1 August. It replaced the previous coalition of the CSV and the Democratic
Luxembourg has been governed since August 1999 by a coalition of the Social Christian Party (Chrëschtlech Sozial Vollekspartei, CSV) and the Democratic Party (Demokratesch Partei, DP). This coalition continued in power throughout 2003. The next general elections are scheduled for June 2004.
November 2003 saw social elections in Luxembourg, with employees voting for representatives on workplace employee committees and in national consultative chambers and social security funds. The two main trade union confederations, OGB-L and LCGB, increased their support while a new federation of
This article examines the procedures and costs involved in collective redundancies in Luxembourg, as well as current trends and debate in this area, as at November 2003.
In November 2003, the Luxembourg government and social partners agreed on five structural measures aimed at tackling deficits in the budget of the country's sickness funds, which are expected from 2005 onwards. Most of the measures agreed are designed to stop employees taking sick leave without
In November 2003, employees in Luxembourg will elect representatives on national consultative chambers and social security funds and on workplace employee committees. These important'social elections' provide a major test of the representativeness of the various trade unions.
In October 2003, trade unions in the Luxembourg iron and steel industry organised a petition and demonstration in favour of the continuation of a special early retirement scheme, which is due to expire at the end of 2004.
Legislation adopted in Luxembourg in September 2003 seeks to improve the position and income of people with disabilities. All disabled workers will in future receive at least the minimum wage, while a new benefit will guarantee a basic income to people with disabilities who are unable to work.
This article examines the Luxembourg situation, as of September 2003, with regard to works councils and similar workplace employee representation and participation structures. It looks at the regulatory framework, statistical data, evidence on practice and the views of the social partners.