EU rules must ensure that public contracts support collective bargaining
Public money must only be given to companies whose workers are covered by collective agreements, trade unions say after the EP adopted a report on public procurement.
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industriAll Europe and affiliates combat discrimination in the workplace
The Pay Transparency Directive is one tool to promote gender equality at work. Trade unions must play a strong role in its implementation.
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EU Commission's annual flagship report on employment and social developments
One fifth of the population of working age (20-64), approximately 51 million people, is outside the EU labour market. Among these, women, older workers, migrants, and disabled individuals, account for 80%.
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Austria - New metal agreement for two years
PRO-GE and GPA have swiftly negotiated a new two-year deal for Austrian metal workers, ensuring a pay rise and a bonus that can be converted into time off.
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Turkish garment workers expose systematic harassment and union busting
TEKSİF has shared concerning evidence of harassment, discrimination, and abuse at Digel Textile, a German-owned company in the İzmir Free Zone.
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Inflation in the Euro area in September 2025
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 2.2% in September 2025. One year earlier, it was 1.7%.
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Inflation in the EU in August 2025
European Union annual inflation was 2.4% in August 2025, the same rate as a year earlier.
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