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 25 March 2010, the EU-level cross-sector social partners presented a joint autonomous framework agreement (863Kb PDF) [1] on inclusive labour markets. The parties involved included the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC [2]), the European Centre of Enterprises with Public Participation and
On 24 March 2010, the European Commission [1] launched the first phase of a consultation of the EU-level social partners on a review of Directive 2003/88/EC [2] concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time [3]. The consultation [4], launched under Article 154 of the Treaty on the
On 24 March 2010, the European Commission [1] launched the first phase of a consultation of the EU-level social partners on a review of Directive 2003/88/EC [2] concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time [3]. The consultation [4], launched under Article 154 of the Treaty on the
On 31 March 2010, the European Commission [1] launched its 2010 work programme [2]. The main measures relevant to employment and social affairs are summarised below. [1] www.eurofound.europa.eu/ef/observatories/eurwork/industrial-relations-dictionary/european-commission [2] http://ec.europa.eu
On 8–9 March 2010, European ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs met in Brussels for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO [1]) (see press release (120Kb PDF) [2], 8 March 2010). Among the main outcomes of the meeting
On 8–9 March 2010, European ministers for employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs met in Brussels for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO [1]) (see press release (120Kb PDF) [2], 8 March 2010). Among the main outcomes of the meeting
A survey entitled Employment trends 2009: Work patterns in the recession (1.6Mb PDF) [1] was published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI [2]) and recruitment consultants Harvey Nash on 23 June 2009. The survey was conducted in April and May 2009 and generated responses from 704
In April 2009, the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC [1]) published a report – entitled Employment and earnings in the finance sector: A gender analysis (1.7Mb PDF) [2]. The report contains background information on the financial services sector and aims to help the EHRC investigate
On 28 January 2009, contract workers at the Lindsey Oil Refinery (LOR [1]) in Lincolnshire in the east of England owned by the French-based multinational Total [2] began unofficial industrial action in protest at the use of foreign labour on a construction project at the site. The dispute rapidly
In December 2008, two court rulings were made in relation to claims of discrimination [1] in employment. The rulings have significant implications for the application of EU-based legislative provisions in the UK and are deemed as being particularly significant for gay rights. [1] www.eurofound
