Romania - State aid and social dialogue
The Romanian trade unions are concerned that social dialogue is too week in the country. Furthermore, the government has launched a package in the current crisis, including prolonged furlough schemes and flexible work.
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Germany - IGBCE bonus
Bargaining in the German chemical industry is suspended until October 2022 due to Ukraine and rising inflation. However, all workers get a one-time payment of 1,400 euros as an interim solution.
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Italy - Enel
Italian electricity and gas group ENEL will offer five weeks of training to 5,500 young people who are unemployed, and have a bachelor’s degree or qualification in electricity or electronics.
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Greece - Strike
Trade unions took to the streets of Athens on April 6, protesting over rising energy costs, soaring prices of essential goods and lack of protection for the vulnerable.
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Germany - Anti-racism website
The German labour ministry and DGB have launched a website to help workers and employers fight racism, extreme right-wing ideas and conspiracy theories in the workplace, and to promote democracy.
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Just Transition in South-East Europe and the Western Balkans: putting rhetoric to the test
National politicians fail to involve trade unions in planning and managing the transition so that unions cannot ensure that climate policies are implemented fairly.
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