Feb 8, 2023 | European sectoral social dialogue
In a letter sent to the European Commission, 23 employers’ organisations and 6 European trade union federations have urged it to abandon its plans to change the rules governing the financing of sectoral social dialogue. The Commission “wants the social partners to use...
Jan 20, 2023 | Legislation
On 12 May, Parliament passed a law on protection for whistleblowers (see press release), after the two chambers reached a compromise (see press release). Companies with more than 50 employees will have to create internal points of contact for whistleblowers to use....
Mar 9, 2022 | European sectoral social dialogue, European Social Dialogue, IR Doc
On 9 March 2022, European social partners in the insurance sector adopted a joint declaration on diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination. They agree on definitions of diversity, inclusion and discrimination in the workplace, and affirm that “respectful, tolerant...
Dec 19, 2013 | Cross industry social dialogue, European Social Dialogue, IR Doc
In December 2013, European social partners in the electricity sector adopted a common position on the ‘Climate and Energy Policy Framework until 2030’ proposed by the European Commission.The signatories call for this medium-term strategy to incorporate the principle...