Services union GPA-djp has called for an extension of the right to six weeks' holidays to more workers in the sector. The union said that in female dominated sectors in particular, workers need longer holidays to balance work and family life, recuperate and to remain motivated. The right to six weeks' holidays already exists, but it is limited to private sector workers with 25 years' service and public sector workers aged 43 and over.
English: http://epsu.org/a/10913
German: http://www.gpa-djp.at/cms ...
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After a total of 14 rounds of negotiations with the 6 employers' organisations in the different metal branches the trade unions PRO-GE and GPA-djp have concluded the same results for the (in total 180,000) workers in the metal sector (see also our October newsletter). The largest branch is the metal industry with 120,000 workers, followed by the automotive branch (30,000 workers) and the iron and mining (17,000 workers).
German: http://www.oegb.at/cms ...
The national statistics office STATEC published forecasts. The inflation rate for 2014 is estimated at 0.7%. This is much less than in the previous year (1.7%). Despite the impending increase in VAT, which comes into force on 1 January 2015, the price increases in 2015 should be at 1.4%. This leaves the next wage index tranche still hanging in the balance. Recent calculations by STATEC reveal that the earliest possible wage index adjustment date will be the second quarter of 2015.
English: http://www.statistiques.public.lu/en/news/economy-finance/prices ...
French: http://www.statistiques.public.lu/fr/actualites/economie-finances/prix ...
The public broadcasting company Yle has announced an imminent plan to reduce at least 185 permanent jobs as part of its cost-cutting measures. Following the announcement, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has sent a letter to the CEO and the management team of Yle, calling on them to engage in dialogue with the journalists' trade union, Suomen Journalistiliitto.
English: http://www.ifj.org/nc/news-single-view ...
The trade union Efling announced that 18 workers were fired by the Government Offices in an effort to save revenue. Most of these workers are over the age of 50, and all of them are women earning amongst the lowest legal wages in the country. The government believe they can save a lot of money by contracting out the work that Efling members do, as cleaning companies are constantly competing to underbid each other, which ultimately leads to lower wages and an increased workload for the workers.
English: http://grapevine.is/news/2014/11/04/government-fires-cleaning-staff-to-save-money/
A 24-hour strike by state-owned utility EDF's workers has cut 6,000 megawatts (MW) in the country's electricity production capacity. The strike is part of a nationwide day of protest over wages and working conditions and comes two weeks after a surprise strike by EDF workers cut French nuclear power production by around 7,000 MW.
English: http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews ...
The Scottish Employment Appeal Tribunal formulated a landmark ruling on holiday pay. Trade unions welcomed the decision on test cases, which could lead to claims by hundreds of thousands of workers who do voluntary overtime. The tribunal's ruling looked at whether variable elements of pay, such as overtime and allowances, should be included in holiday pay calculations. The tribunal stated that article 7 of the Working Time Directive is to be interpreted such that payments for overtime are part of normal remuneration and to be included as such in the calculation of pay for holiday leave taken under Regulation 13 of the Working Time Regulations 1998.
English: http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/employment-appeal-tribunal ...
Members at insurance company Irish Life have voted overwhelmingly to accept a Labour Court recommendation which could result in a pay increase of up to 7%. Trade union Unite called the result a `great deal'. The deal followed extensive talks at the Labour Relations Commission and Labour Court to avert industrial unrest. Pay increases by a minimum of 2%, lower-paid clerical staff will receive pay rises of up to 7 per cent under the recommendation. Workers will be compensated for the abolition of a long-standing profit-sharing scheme through a once-off lump sum payment of €1,500.
English: http://www.irishtimes.com/business/lower-paid-irish-life-staff-to-get-pay-rises ...
A recent study published by the trade union research institute `de Burcht' compares the use of flexible contracts in four companies operating in the media and transportation sectors. In those sectors many employees are working on a flex contract or as freelancers. According to the authors, the growth of flexible contracts is not a natural phenomenon caused by globalisation or fickle consumer behaviour, but appears to be a conscious choice. The government has prepared a law (the Law work and security, entering 1 January 2015) that aims to bridge the gap between fixed and flexible contracts.
English: http://www.nltimes.nl/2014/11/03/flex-workers-losing-permanent-jobs/
Dutch: http://www.deburcht.nl/userfiles/file/Flexibele arbeid.pdf
The international building workers federation BWI and the national affiliates have signed an International Framework Agreement with the construction companies Sacyr, Acciona and Dragados. The agreement constitutes a formal recognition of social partnership at the global level. It provides a framework for protecting trade union rights and encouraging social dialogue and collective bargaining, with a view to maintaining good working conditions and industrial relations.
English: http://www.bwint.org/default ...