In an era of deepening globalisation, similarities abound between the world's largest economies. There also remain, however, marked differences which separate the three major economic blocs of the European Union, Japan and the United States, not least in industrial relations. In particular, the...

This report examines the most important challenges faced by the national social partners in the iron and steel industry in 16 European countries. It focuses on the internationalisation of the industry and the cross-border mergers and acquisitions that have accompanied this transformation. It...

Industrial relations developments in Europe 2004 provides a comparative overview of the most significant industrial relations developments during the year. The report looks at the main developments in social dialogue at European level and outlines the year's most significant legislative...

In the light of future EU enlargement, the European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO) has started to expand its coverage of industrial relations developments to the candidate countries. From June 2002, EIRO has begun to report regularly on industrial relations events and issues in the...

This annual review highlights the most significant developments that took place in industrial relations in the EU Member States and Norway in 2009, both at national and EU level. It first sets out the political context, then goes on to examine levels of coverage of collective bargaining, and...

This annual review highlights the most significant developments that took place in industrial relations in the EU Member States and Norway in 2008, both at national and EU level. It first sets out the political context, then goes on to examine levels of coverage of collective bargaining, and...

Industrial relations developments in Europe 2007 highlights the most significant industrial relations developments over the past year - both at national and EU level. It first outlines the main political and legislative initiatives taken in the Member States over the past year and goes on to...

Industrial relations developments in Europe 2006 highlights the most significant industrial relations developments over the past year - both at national and EU level. It examines the key issues covered by collective bargaining - pay, working time, job security, training, and equal opportunities...

Le secteur agricole est un pilier central de la construction européenne et il occupe, des lors, une place prépondérante dans les politiques européennes. L’agriculture doit faire face a des défis importants, résultant de l’internationalisation et de la mondialisation des politiques et...

This note examines current regulation, practice and public policy in the areas dealt with by the possible EU legislative initiative on restructuring; outlines the possible effects of EU action and the likely scenario without such action; and considers a range of arguments as to whether EU-level...