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Time for fair and equal wages for posted workers, says ETUC chief

Sophie Claudet spoke to Luca Visentini, the General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).

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Posted workers facing harsh realities

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France

The posted workers directive in seven questions

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Poverty in the EU

Europe’s economic downturn seems to be behind us.

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Spain: poverty hits millions despite growth

It looks like an ordinary summer’s day at a swimming pool on the outskirts of Sevilla in southern Spain: a group of children are splashing around in the water.

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The poverty cycle

Why is poverty on the rise in Europe and what can be done?

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Europe's working poor: is flexibility the answer?

Sophie Claudet: Germany is not the only country in Europe to promote flexibility on its labour market.

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Germany's "working poor": employed but still in poverty

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France

May Day clashes in Paris as tense election looms

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Russia

Russians on Red Square for International Workers Day

May Day march on Moscow's Red Square

Real Economy

Balancing work and children

It is tough for us to balance our work and our personal life, but add kids to the mix and the going gets really tough, especially for women.

Jordan

Jordanian female plumbers aim to get more women into work

Maryam Mutlaq and 29 classmates are now qualified plumbers.Only 14% of women in Jordan work, but Maryam and her classmates don't see why.

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How to be happier at work

Adults of working age in Europe spend an average of 40 hours a week at work. But is it a pleasure or a chore?

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Germany: workers reaping what they sow!

A look at some innovative ways to boost well being at work.

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Happiness at work - dream or reality?

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Sweden: shorter workdays, happier and more productive staff?

The effectiveness of the traditional eight-hour workday has long been questioned.

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All you need to know about the Universal Basic Income

Switzerland will become the first country to hold a national vote on whether to introduce a Universal Basic Income (UBI).

France

Clashes in Paris at French labour reform bill protest

Police clashed with protesters in Paris on Thursday. Thousands of protesters took part in a march against a labour reform bill in Paris on Thursday