The Nordic model under attack in Finland
Finland's new right-wing government aims to slash industrial relations, collective bargaining and social policy. Unions are watching the plans closely and are ready for a counter-offensive.
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Cost-of-living crisis continues: Workers fight against Austerity 2.0
The cost-of-living crisis is far from over and more than half of European households struggle to make ends meet.
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Portugal - 4-day week experiment
Around 80 employers are taking part in a national pilot project for a 4-day working week. There are public subsidies for the experiment.
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Germany - IG Metall ensures full wage alignment between East and West in textile services
In Germany, a new agreement has been signed in textile services with a pay rise, including a tax-free bonus. Finally, workers in the sector will be paid the same wages in the East and the West of the country.
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Inflation May 2023
The EU annual inflation was 7.1% in May 2023. A year earlier, the rate was 8.8%.
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Spain - National agreement concluded
The confederations, UGT and CCOO, have signed a framework agreement with the employers which provides for 10% pay rise over three years.
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Spain - Flexible retirement
Spanish workers will be encouraged with bonuses and higher pensions to postpone their retirement beyond the legal age.
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The Czech Republic - Unions mobilise against austerity
The Czech unions are provoked by unjust measures proposed by the government and staged a massive protest on 27 June 2023.
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The Czech Republic – Tough austerity and pay cuts proposed
The Czech government has presented a wide range of attacks on wages and acquired workers’ rights. There was no prior consultation of the social partners on the reform proposal.
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ETUC: Labour shortages caused by low wages
An analysis of vacancy rates and wages reveals that industries with the worst labour shortages pay 9% less than sectors where it’s easier to recruit.
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