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EU gender pay gap won't be closed until 2104, new report says

New research by the European Trade Union Confederation shows that the EU's gender pay gap won't be eliminated until 2104, with countries like France not closing it for over 1000 years.

06/10/2020

World News

Euroviews. COVID-19 lockdowns have shown all workers need a new right to disconnect from work at home ǀ View

Before the outbreak, just one in 10 people worked from home every day. But new research has found that almost 40% of EU citizens started working from home during confinement.

01/06/2020

Europe News

Belgium strike: 'We want the welfare we had in Europe after the war'

A cross-section of Belgium's workforce are out on the streets. They are calling for a 1,500 euro per month pension, a 2,300 euro minimum salary for public sector workers. and to reduce the retirement age back down to 65 from 67.

28/01/2020

France

Paris metro workers to pause pension strike to 'recharge batteries'

The biggest union for Paris metro workers said on Saturday it would pause striking in order to "recharge" and "re-orient" the movement.

18/01/2020

Europe News

The Brief: Brussels launches consultation on minimum wage across EU

Ursula Von Der Leyen, commission president, has said that the goal is to stem a “brain drain” from east to west.

16/01/2020

Germany

German Amazon workers strike as platform prepares for Prime Day sale

The strike was called by the Verdi trade union under the slogan "no more discount on our incomes."

15/07/2019

Europe News

Increasing risk of cancer in the workplace

Trade unions demand that cancer be recognised as work related illness and calls on the European Union to maintain pressure on employers

02/05/2019

Italy

Italian unions gather in Rome to demand more action on jobs

Italian unions gather in Rome to demand more action from government

09/02/2019

France

French police demand better compensation in 'blue vest' protest

French police in 'blue vest' protest for better compensation and working conditions amid long-standing fatigue and gilets jaunes' month-long protests

20/12/2018

France

French police to protest better working conditions

First, it was the gilet jaunes (yellow vest) protest. Now, it's the blue vest's turn. After weeks of violent protests across France, French police say they're at a breaking point and need better working conditions and pay

18/12/2018

Spain

Catalan separatists demonstrate against return of Spanish police rally in Barcelona

Separatists claim intimidation and provocation from police who are engaged in a pay dispute with Madrid.

10/11/2018

Russia

Putin softens pension reforms

Russia's President Putin has softened his pension reforms after protests from unions who claim many people will not live long enough to see retirement

29/08/2018

Italy

Ryanair reaches first collective labour agreement

Strike-hit Ryanair has reportedly reached an agreement with the Italian union ANPAC and the company hopes to reach similar deals with flight crew in other countries

28/08/2018

World News

Euroviews. Workers' rights in the digital age | View

From automation to online platforms, the digital economy is changing the way we work.

31/07/2018

Jordan

Some Jordanian unions hit pause on strikes, but people still angry

Tax rises add unbearable pressure on people already feeling the pinch, and a change of prime minister has done nothing to calm nationwide street protests.

06/06/2018

World News

French government "won't listen" says leader of CGT union

Euronews spoke to Philippe Martinez, the leader of one of France's largest unions, the CGT. Thousands of public sector workers have been protesting against President Macron's economic reform

22/05/2018

France

Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon

Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.

03/04/2018

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Train strike causes travel chaos in France

National rail company strike has severely disrupted transport across the country

03/04/2018

France

French public sector sets collision course with Macron with strikes

Protesters are challenging the French president's economic reform plans

22/03/2018

Ireland

Ryanair to recognise pilot unions in historic move to stop strike

The low-cost Irish carrier is to hold talks with pilot unions amid strike threats in several countries ahead of Christmas.

15/12/2017