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IG Metall demands 5%

IG Metall has called for a 5% wage increase over 12 months in the metal and electrical sector, where bargaining begins on 7 October and covers around 3.7 million workers.



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FNV demands more money and AI regulation

FNV seeks an ambitious pay rise and human control over AI in their next bargaining round.



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Twin transition on the ground: workers must have a say in industrial change.

On 21–22 September, 45 trade union representatives met in Stockholm to discuss industrial change and the impact of AI.



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IndustriAll Europe condemns VW management’s attack on workers and social partnership

VW has decided to terminate ten foundational collective agreements threatening the rights of more than 100,000 workers.



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Inflation in the Euro area in September 2026

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 3.8% in September 2026. A year earlier, it was 2.2%.



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Inflation in the EU in August 2026

European Union annual inflation was 3.2% in August 2026. A year earlier, the rate was 2.4%.



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Italy: Enel and unions agree on a human-centred approach to AI

Enel and three trade unions have signed a progressive agreement on the use of artificial intelligence.



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UK Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter

A new tripartite charter in the UK wind energy sector promotes social dialogue, collective bargaining and quality jobs.



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