Policy developments
EC starts process of consultation on revision of EWCs Directive
The European Commission has started the process of consultation of the social partners (ETUC for the trade union side) on the revision of the European Works Councils Directive.
Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR - more than a public relations exercise?
There is no commonly agreed definition of CSR but the European Commission has defined it as "a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis."
The "voluntary" aspect of CSR causes trade unions concern. The ETUC and EPSU believe that social dialogue and legislation are also a part of CSR. As the ETUC says, CSR "must be (...)
There is no commonly agreed definition of CSR but the European Commission has defined it as "a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis."
The "voluntary" aspect of CSR causes trade unions concern. The ETUC and EPSU believe that social dialogue and legislation are also a part of CSR. As the ETUC says, CSR "must be (...)
EPSU European Works Council Coordinators Network
EPSU has established a network of trade union officers, representatives of EWCs and others that deal with EWCs (education, legal experts). These colleagues exchange information about recent developments and formulate policy where appropriate. The network has a protected area at its disposal based on the first class software developed with and for the European Trade Union College. EWC agreements to which EPSU and affiliated unions are party plus subsequent agreements are available on line (...)
EPSU RESOLUTION on European Works Council Coordinators Network
Considered at the EPSU EWC Coordinators Seminar 13 September 2001, Luxembourg
Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting 28-29 November 2001
1. The EPSU policy statement: ’Public Service Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in a European environment’ adopted by the EPSU General Assembly in Lisbon in 2000 commits EPSU to support existing European Works Councils (EWCs) and to develop new ones based on a sectoral approach. EPSU sees EWCs as part of an emerging European Industrial Relations (...)
Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting 28-29 November 2001
1. The EPSU policy statement: ’Public Service Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in a European environment’ adopted by the EPSU General Assembly in Lisbon in 2000 commits EPSU to support existing European Works Councils (EWCs) and to develop new ones based on a sectoral approach. EPSU sees EWCs as part of an emerging European Industrial Relations (...)
EPSU RESOLUTION on the role of trade union coordinators in existing EWCs and the role of national organisations
Considered at the EPSU EWC Coordinators Seminar 13 September 2001, Luxembourg Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting 28-29 November 2001
1. EPSU Executive Committee adopted a policy paper on EPSU and European Works Councils (EWCs) in November 1995. Since then, the Standing Committees, most notably those on Local and Regional Government and Public Utilities have received regular information on the activities of Transnational companies (TNCs) in public services. The EPSU Secretariat has (...)
1. EPSU Executive Committee adopted a policy paper on EPSU and European Works Councils (EWCs) in November 1995. Since then, the Standing Committees, most notably those on Local and Regional Government and Public Utilities have received regular information on the activities of Transnational companies (TNCs) in public services. The EPSU Secretariat has (...)
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