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Delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights – Five years on
In 2017, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Pillar sets out 20 key principles and rights essential for fair and…
Deal on EU rules to better protect online shoppers and vulnerable consumers
Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement to update the EU’s rules on product safety of non-food consumer products. The new regulation on General Product Safety (GPSR) aims to…
The black economy, low-paid workers and union membership
Fighting against workers’ exploitation and abuse has always been one of the main existential functions of trade unions. Once these challenges start to be addressed, unions can start looking at…
UHM-EZA seminar on active labour market policies in the EU
Over 40 delegates from across Europe took part in this year’s conference themed the Impact of the new active labour market policy in Europe. The event held at the Cavalieri…