by frederic | Jul 2, 2025 | Industrial relations
A recent EPSU report on the emerging health and safety risks in the waste sector highlights alarming risks faced by nearly one million workers keeping Europe’s towns and cities clean. The challenges faced by workers in waste collection, sorting, and recycling,...
by Victória Fonseca | Jun 13, 2023 | IR Doc, Legislation
On 13 June 2023, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a Council recommendation on developing social economy framework conditions which, for the first time, recognises the added value contributed by a sector that “prioritises people, social, and...
by Victória Fonseca | Apr 1, 2023 | IR Doc, Legislation, Social relations
Since 1 April 2023, a law has severely restricted the use of temporary workers. The aim is to promote permanent employment and combat social dumping (see press releases issued by the government and the LO trade union confederation). The use of temporary workers is...
