Lithuania: Workers at fertiliser producer enter open-ended strike for a collective agreement
First strike in Lithuanian private sector for 30 years. National labour law has made it easy for employers to avoid negotiations with unions.
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Spain - Minimum wages
A recent increase of the inter-professional minimum wage (SMI) to 1,000 euros will benefit more than 1.8 million workers in Spain, especially young people and women.
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Germany - IGBCE demands
IGBCE demands compensation for an increase of consumer prices of 3-4% in Germany this year.
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Weak CB leads to inequalities
Weakening of collective bargaining is a key driver behind income inequality in Europe. Policies that have undermined CB have diverted money towards the top 10% richest (UNI Europa).
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Belgium - Labour market reform
The Belgian government opens up for 4-day weeks without a reduction in the weekly working time. It also proposes changes regarding the status of platform workers, night work, training and the right to disconnect.
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