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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Denmark: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The effects of the national strategy on the working environment and a report on the work of the Disruption Council are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Denmark in the first quarter of 2019. -
Sweden: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The launch of the new government’s policy programme, the resolution of the dockworkers’ conflict and new research on paternity leave are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the first quarter of 2019. -
Slovakia: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The introduction of a recreation allowance for workers, positive wage growth and an increase to the material needs benefit are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the first quarter of 2019. -
Slovenia: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
A social agreement for a renewal of the wage system, a general collective agreement for the economy, and new legislation to reduce the tax burden on labour are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovenia in the first quarter of 2019. -
Cyprus: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
A 24-hour strike by construction workers, a dispute about the admission of third-country nationals into the hotel industry and the involvement of social partners in the European Semester are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Cyprus in the first quarter of2019 . -
Spain: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The government’s efforts to achieve equality in terms of parental leave, a new decree to tackle precarious work and the approval of thousands of new public sector posts are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Spain in the first quarter of 2019. -
Malta: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
The financial implications of the new EU directive on parental leave and proposals to reform the Industrial Tribunal are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Malta in the first quarter of 2019. -
Poland: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
An upcoming general strike in the teaching sector, a demand for wage increases from civil judiciary personnel and the lack of progress regarding tripartite social dialogue are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Poland in the first quarter of 2019. -
Portugal: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
Recommendations to the government on tackling wage disparity and promoting equal pay for men and women, and controversy over the length of service being recognised for teachers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Portugal in the first quarter of 2019. -
Romania: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
Romania’s low unemployment rate, severe labour shortages, and strikes over pay in the energy and manufacturing sectors are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Romania in the first quarter of 2019.