Wage Inequality

Fair Minimum Wages for All – EESC Workers’ Group Webinar

The European Commission's proposal for a directive on adequate fair minimum wages has sparked controversy among member states and social…

4 years ago

European Pillar of Social Rights: Gothenburg, Porto and beyond

The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) is an initiative launched by the European Commission with very ambitious aims. EU…

4 years ago

UNI Europa Conference: European services workers union

As the continent gets back on its feet, UNI Europa and the stage is set for services sector workers unions…

4 years ago

Direct EU grants for French ski lifts operators season damages

EU sends money to ski lifts operators for the damages suffered due to the restrictive measures introduced by the government…

4 years ago

EU fights Anti-Roma prejudice and discrimination

EU fights discrimination against Roma people and promotes their inclusion in the key areas of education, employment, health and housing.…

4 years ago

President von der Leyen EU debates on the International Women’s Day

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During the…

4 years ago

Kamala Harris: Our world does not yet work for Women as it should

Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During…

4 years ago

International Women’s Day was a special day in Brussels plenary

President Sassoli, New Zealand PM Ardern, US VP Harris and President von der Leyen honoured International Women’s Day and women…

4 years ago

Important social gains for women lost due to COVID-19

Progress for women in work could be back at 2017 levels by the end of 2021 as a result of…

4 years ago

Women in Europe need ‘greater economic independence’ to avoid poverty

Women in Europe should be given “greater economic independence” through equal pay, childcare support and the sharing of domestic duties…

4 years ago

Women’s Rights in the EU. Watch the VIDEO timeline

Equal Women’s Rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk.…

4 years ago

What is Pay Transparency and why it matters?

The right to equal pay for the same work or work of equal value between female and male workers has…

4 years ago

Gender Equality: Recovery plans must support more women to top positions

European Parliament - FEMM Committee debates women’s crucial role in Recovery plans, leading the fight against the pandemic. MEPs, national…

4 years ago

EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

Despite all efforts, persons with disabilities are still at a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than persons without…

4 years ago

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women

The impact of COVID-19 on women has increased gender disparities in the EU, underscoring society’s reliance on women both on…

4 years ago

MEPS plan to tackle in-work poverty in the EU

To fight in-work poverty, MEPs want action on minimum wages and support for those most at risk including women and…

4 years ago

SURE to fight Covid-19: €100 billion to keep people in jobs

The EU provides additional financial support to member states to protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The…

4 years ago

Teleworking: The risk of illegal work overtime at home

Working from home is a new reality for millions of employees across EU which is here to stay with the…

4 years ago

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