The Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union is hosting the Economic and Financial Affairs Council in Bucharest this week, and for the […]
Protection of workers’ rights in Europe: shortcomings found, but also positive developments in certain areas
The European Committee of Social Rights today published its Conclusions 2018 in respect of 35 States on the articles of the European Social Charter relating to labour rights. The Committee adopted […]
EP elections 2019: Statement of the European Social Partners
The European Union has given long-lasting peace across our continent and has brought European people together around the fundamental values of democracy, human rights, freedom […]
Collective bargaining in Lithuania: current situation and priorities
Collective bargaining is on the rise due to the new Labour Code but it does not reach its full potential in Lithuania. Workers’ coverage of […]
ETUC supports collective bargaining in Latvia
The ETUC Executive Committee supports sectorial collective bargaining and autonomy of sectorial social partners in Latvia! Latvia is one of the countries where coverage of […]
A small victory: Lithuanian minimum monthly wage reaches 430
Determined joint efforts and well-argued position of Lithuanian Trade Unions led to an increase of minimum monthly wage up to 430 EUR as opposed to […]
LPSK supports OPZZ
The Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation (LPSK) supports the demonstration “Poland Needs a Pay Rise” which is organized by the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ) […]
Baltic Trade Union Youth Forum 2018
Prepared by Roman Zaytsev, EAKL 2018-09-08/10 Baltic Trade Union Youth Forum was held in Latvia, Cesis. The event had young trade union activists from Estonia, […]
Lithuanian trade unions negotiate for a higher raise of the minimum monthly wage
Currently the Lithuanian minimum monthly wage for the next year is being negotiated in the Lithuanian Tripartite Council. The 20 euros raise, suggested by the […]
ETUC supports Ryanair workers
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) supports the striking workers in Ryanair and their trade union organizations. “Workers throughout the EU are sick and tired […]