ETUC issues warning over working time directive

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The ETUC has criticised the latest proposals to amend the Working Time Directive, pointing out that if adopted they will mark the first time that the European Union has legislated to reduce social protection. The ETUC argues that the Directive won't do enough to tackle the health and safety issues arising from long working hours and creates more possibilities for employers to avoid regulation of working time through collective agreements. The Directive will be discussed at the council of employment ministers on 9 June.
Read more at > ETUC (EN)
And at > EPSU (EN)

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