Company policy and EWCs
New decent work guidelines for multinationals
(April 2017) The International Labour Organisation has issued new guidelines for multinational enterprises. The revision has added to the longstanding ILO declaration by adding principles addressing specific decent work issues related to social security, forced labour, transition from the informal to the formal economy, wages, access to remedy and compensation of victims. The principles have been agreed with employers, trade unions and governments and set out responsibilities for public authorities.
Briefing argues for greater union and EWC role in restructuring
(March 2017) A policy brief from the European Trade Union Institute examines the role of European works councils (EWCs) in restructuring. It finds that not only is there a problem ensuring that existing EWCs play a full role in the information and consultation process but that a significant number of major restructuring are carried out where there are no EWCs. The briefing highlights the need for better rights for EWCs as well as for a stronger role for trade unoins.
Study shows need to change takeover law
(October 2016) A new study from the ETUI trade union research insititute argues that the EU Takeover Bids Directive needs to be revised, as it does not provide an adequate level of workers’ rights in its current form.The report includes case studies of takeovers as well as analyses of national legal frameworks regulating takeovers and of transversal issues related to takeovers.
Unions raise concerns at Orpea company meeting
(July 2016) Unions at the Orpea care company used the group's annual shareholders' meeting to raise concerns about pay and conditions and health and safety. The unions highlighted the fact that Orpea's profits have soared while workers have seen no pay rise since 2013, have to deal with excessive workloads and are more likely to be on fixed-term rather than permanent contracts. The union demands were directed at both management and shareholders, calling on the company to take on more staff, improve working conditions and ensure a high quality service. Read the statement at CGT (FR) and CFDT
RESOLUCIÓN de la FSESP relativa a la red de coordinadores de comités de empresa europeos
{Considered at the EPSU EWC Coordinators Seminar 13 September 2001, LuxembourgAdopted at the Executive Committee meeting 28-29 November 2001} 1. The EPSU policy statement: 'Public Service Trade Unions and Collective
EPSU European Works Council Coordinators Network meeting
(10 February 2016, Brussels) Company policy and coordination of European Work Councils activities at European level is a key priority for EPSU. That’s the reason why, twice a year, an EPSU EWC coordinators network meeting is organized in Brussels.
6th EWC meeting in Suez Environment-anticipating skills, qualifications and competences in the waste and water sector
(12 February 2016) European Works Council’s Representatives from Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Spain met again time on 10/11 February to