EurWORK European Observatory of Working Life
Articles
EurWORK articles cover working life in Europe, in particular the fields of industrial relations and working conditions. The articles are based on quarterly reporting provided by the Network of Eurofound Correspondents.
- Topical updates summarise and update developments around selected topics, which are relevant across a number of Member States at the same time
- Spotlight reports cover in more depth country-level events, debates and changes in regulation related to working life, aiming to provide a balanced view of all parties’ positions
- Research in Focus articles report on important research findings (including surveys) from the national level, often, but not exclusively, in the area of working conditions
- In brief articles are short news items drawn from the correspondents' quarterly reports
- Country updates summarise developments at national level and are published 4 times a year
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Germany: Latest developments in working life Q2 2019
The current economic and labour market situation in Germany, fixed-term employment, collective bargaining to adapt working conditions in eastern Germany and the European Court of Justice judgement on recording working time are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Germany in the second quarter of 2019. -
Denmark: Latest developments in working life Q2 2019
A political agreement to strengthen and coordinate efforts to improve the Danish work environment, a new act for the psychological working environment and a strike by SAS pilots are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the second quarter of 2019. -
United Kingdom: Latest developments in working life Q2 2019
The resignation of the prime minister, the growing gig economy, the launch of two new trade unions and compensation for blacklisted construction workers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the United Kingdom in the second quarter of 2019. -
To have or have not: A statutory minimum wage
Cyprus and Italy are currently considering the introduction of a universal minimum wage floor by law. With this move, they would be joining 22 other EU Member States that already have one in place. In the remaining Member States – Austria, Denmark, Finland and Sweden – and in Norway, too, minimum wage rates are stipulated in sectoral collective agreements. This article reviews some examples of how EU countries set their minimum wages, why they opted for one or the other approach, and what impact their decision has had.
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Developments in working life in Europe - Q1 2019
What has taken place during the first quarter of 2019 in the industrial relations and working conditions landscape in European countries? There is no need to look further: you can get up-to-date information as reported by our Network of Eurofound Correspondents who, on a quarterly basis, chart the latest developments in those fields of observation. What measure has the German government proposed in Germany to strengthen dual vocational training? What is at the nub of the issue in the hotel industry in Cyprus? What reactions have emerged from the proposal on parental leave in Malta? -
France: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The ongoing gilet jaunes crisis, the launch and conclusion of a wide national debate, reforms to the unemployment insurance scheme, and efforts to reduce the gender pay gap are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in France in the first quarter of 2019. -
Greece: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
An increase to the minimum wage; a ruling on the employment of cleaning, catering and security services employees in hospitals; and the cancellation of the GSEE Congress are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Greece in the first quarter of 2019. -
Italy: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The potential introduction of a minimum wage, the efforts of social partners to engage with the government on employment matters, CGIL’s new Secretary General and the renewal of a collective agreement in the car industry are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Italy in the first quarter of 2019. -
Luxembourg: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
Reactions from social partners to the 2019 government budget, the results of social elections in the private sector, and the introduction of time saving accounts in the private sector are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Luxembourg in the first quarter of 2019. -
Latvia: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The state budget, protests from teachers over low salaries, salary increases for healthcare workers, governmental reforms and amendments to the Labour Law are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Latvia in the first quarter of 2019.
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