The European Works Councils Directive came into force on 22 September 1996. This report examines the content of Article 6 agreements concluded following the adoption of the Directive and compares them with the voluntary agreements under Article 13.

This leaflet deals with what effects the arrival of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) has had on industrial relations and working conditions at European, national, sectoral and company levels.

Shiftwork and other forms of working at unusual hours, and especially working at night have always raised some health concerns. This issue of BEST aims to provide help and guidance in this complex area.

A leaflet summarising the main findings of the Employment Options of the Future survey in relation to self-employment and the self-employed.

Wirtschaftlichkeit, Umweltschutz und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz sind drei wesentliche Politikbereiche der nachhaltigen Entwicklung. In der vorliegenden Veröffentlichung wird die jüngste Forschungsarbeit zusammengefasst, die von der Europäischen Stiftung zur Verbesserung der Lebens- und...

An anniversay booklet charting the progress and achievements of the Foundation over its twenty-five year history

The Foundation's seventh four-year programme aims both to provide continuity, building on the expertise established over the past 25 years, and innovation, exploring new and emerging issues and addressing the societal changes and the continuing challenge to improve living and working conditions.

To what extent is the face of European industrial relations being changed by EMU? Drawing on detailed investigations in three sectors - automotive, finance and road haulage - this report analyses the effects on the processes and outcomes, especially in terms of collective bargaining, employment...

This report, based on 43 case studies carried out in 11 EU Member States, explores the key features of PECS (pacts for employment and competitiveness). The aim is to show how these agreements can contribute significantly to more employment, an increasingly flexible working environment and a...