Forward through collective bargaining November 2023

06.12.23

Forward through collective bargaining

November 2023

Social public procurement hearing: “A change in the law would be necessary”

Legal uncertainty is the problem, revision is the solution. This resounding call emerged during the European Parliament hearing conducted by the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) committee on 25 October 2023.

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European trade unions mobilise to Brussels against austerity

On 12 December, workers and their unions, including UNI Europa and its affiliates, will come together from across Europe to protest the return of European austerity in Brussels.

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Amazon workers from Italy, Germany and the U.S. to join GMB strikers in Coventry, UK

In an upsurge of international solidarity, Amazon workers from Italy, Germany and the U.S. will be joining GMB strikers in Coventry, U.K., this Black Friday – widely called Make Amazon Pay Day – to underscore the urgent need for Amazon to address its egregious labour practices and engage in fair bargaining.

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In case you missed it

Eu Parliament procurement study: “Exempt collective agreements as a general rule”

Map of misery: Examples of publicly-funded worker exploitation and low-quality services

Jacobin publishes interview with PAM President Annika Rönni-Sällinen

UNI Europa and social partners sign first-of-its-kind EU cross-sectoral guidelines on eliminating violence and harassment

UNI Europa President Peter Hellberg elected President of Unionen

Workshop on developing multi-employer bargaining: focus on the Finnish commerce sector

Cleaners join solidarity strike at Tesla in Sweden

The impact of private equity on workers‘ rights and critical services

Diversity and inclusion in audiovisual workplaces

New report: “Green, Pave the Way for Social!”

Belgian EU Presidency can use public procurement as a “lever ensuring respect for social rights”

UNI Europa stands in solidarity with Finnish trade unions

European commerce unions elect leadership and set priorities for the next years

UNI calls for finance to be included in European Due Diligence Directive, and warns legislators not to be swayed by ugly industry lobbying

Italian opera workers stage nationwide strikes

Final Conference of the joint UNI Europa and COZZ project: Bridging the gap

The dual nature of AI in the finance sector

UPCOMING MEETINGS

December
1
Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee Postal Services Plenary Meeting
5
UNI Europa Commerce Sectoral Social Dialogue Plenary Meeting
11-12
UNI Europa Women’s Committee Meeting

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