This study examines the interaction between social dialogue practices and human resources management (HRM) policies in European multinational companies (MNCs). It looks at the changing role of HRM and its interaction with European Works Councils (EWCs), which can act as a link between different
The study looks at the articulation and the complex multi-level links between European and national levels of social dialogue. It examines the factors that facilitate as well as those that hinder the successful engagement of national social partners and their ability to promote their own interests
Developments in Working Life in Europe is part of a series of annual reviews published by Eurofound and provides an overview of the latest developments in industrial relations and working conditions across the EU and Norway.
The German national statutory minimum wage for international truck drivers has caused considerable controversy. Some Member States fear it will damage the competitiveness of companies sending drivers to destinations via Germany. However, it is important to find a balance between promoting the free
The European Restructuring Monitor’s annual report for 2014 explores the rapid transformation of the public sector in Europe since the onset of the financial crisis in 2008. Initially, employment expansion in the sector helped to stabilise Europe’s economy while the private sector suffered severe
This report examines four scenarios of social partner cooperation in the hairdressing sector, aimed at improving the quality of work and employment. The scenarios are based on trends that reveal high impact and high uncertainty qualities, such as the re-evaluation of the sector as a craft sector
This report maps the impact of the global financial, economic and public debt crisis on industrial relations and working conditions at national level in the EU Member States from 2008 to end 2012. The impact of the crisis on industrial relations is mapped with regard to the actors, processes and
The 2013 annual report from the European Restructuring Monitor (ERM) presents a retrospective of over a decade of measuring the impact of large-scale restructuring activity in Europe. Based on a database containing details of over 16,000 large-scale restructuring events– each generally involving at
On 6 July 2011, the EU’s Social Protection Committee (SPC) released a report (1.28Mb PDF) [1] on the social dimension of the EU’s Europe 2020 strategy. The first part of the report examines the reduction of poverty and social exclusion [2], while the second part details the work conducted in 2010 on
On 10 June 2011, members of the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF [1]) voted in favour of creating a new European industrial trade union [2]. The new organisation will comprise the EMF, the European Mine, Chemical and Energy Workers’ Federation (EMCEF [3]) and the European Trade Union
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC [1]) launched its Athens Manifesto (96Kb PDF) [2] at its congress held in Athens on 16–19 May 2011. It focuses on the financial crises in Greece, Ireland and Portugal and the austerity policies adopted by other EU Member States, which it believes are
Demographic changes and the ageing population in particular are long-standing concerns of EU policymakers, and many of the main themes are reviewed in a Eurofound survey data report (EU0902019D [1]). The Commission’s new report (1.7Mb PDF) [2] on demography confirms some of these trends and adds
The agreement [1] was signed by the European Chemical Employers Group (ECEG [2]) and the European Mine, Chemical and Energy Workers' Federation (EMCEF [3]). It states that, in order to increase competitiveness and ensure high standards of health and safety in the chemicals sector, it is crucial to
The reconciliation of work, private and family life is a key area for European employment policy, which aims to increase the participation of both men and women in the labour market and to encourage initiatives to support the health and well-being of employees. This survey data report examines
On 11 March 2011, representatives of the governments of countries in the euro area reached informal agreement on a pact for the euro, which is designed to guarantee the stability of the euro zone. It also provides for non-euro area countries to participate on a voluntary basis. The pact was formally
On 24 February 2001, the European Commission’s issued an evaluation report (529Kb PDF [1]) of the EU-level social partner framework agreement (77Kb PDF [2]) on work-related stress. The agreement, an autonomous one, was concluded in October 2004 under Articles 154–155 of the Treaty on the Functioning
A study (3.66Mb PDF) [1] on flexible working time arrangements and gender equality [2] in 30 European countries published by the European Commission in October 2010 analyses the situation in the 27 EU Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. [1] http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId
On 23 November 2010, the President of UNI Europa Graphical [1], Simon Dubbins, and the President of Intergraf [2], Håvard Grjotheim, signed a joint declaration (177Kb PDF) [3] in which they pledge to continue joint efforts to help the EU printing industry overcome the challenges it is currently