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Deregulating Workers' Rights Will Not Save European Industry — It Will Only Deepen the Crisis [IndustriAll Europe] 04-02-2026


Cancer: ‘Reckless’ chemical deregulation risks workers’ lives [ETUC] 04-02-2026


/ Europe European Transport Workers Stand in Solidarity with German Public Transport Strike [ETF] 02-02-2026


Migration: Quality jobs key to ending labour shortages [ETUC] 30-01-2026


Unions and EU lawmakers blast Amazon’s disregard for worker health and democracy at European Parliament hearing [UNI Global Union] 29-01-2026



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Competitiveness for Europe must be based on quality jobs in every region and in every sector 2026-02-11 [IndustriAll Europe]

EFBWW ETF EFFAT Demonstration: 800 Workers Mobilise In Strasbourg as MEPs Face Plenary Vote on Ending Labour Exploitation 2026-02-11 [EFBWW]

InclEdu4AllNeeds Final Conference Highlights the Crucial Role of Social Dialogue in Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Education and Teaching Profession 2026-02-11 [ETUCE]

800 Workers Mobilise In Strasbourg as MEPs Face Plenary Vote on Ending Labour Exploitation 2026-02-11 [ETF]

EPSU and ETUCE to European Council: public services are key for a better future for all 2026-02-11 [EPSU]

Von der Leyen follows industry-dictated “shadow roadmap” ahead of EU leaders retreat, NGO coalition warns 2026-02-11 [EPSU]

ETUC open letter to European Council: we expect policies for all of us 2026-02-09 [EPSU]

Made in Europe label must benefit workers and communities 2026-02-09 [EPSU]

New position on affordable housing 2026-02-07 [CESI]

Priorities not aligned between EU and citizens 2026-02-07 [Eurocadres]

Eurobarometer shows the EU must strengthen Europe’s media ecosystem 2026-02-06 [EFJ]

ETF addresses key concerns of inland waterway workers in the Danube basin 2026-02-06 [ETF]

Court of Auditors: EU Must Do More to Support Urban Mobility 2026-02-06 [ETF]

Qatar Aviation Social Partners call for the immediate suspension of the EU–Qatar Agreement 2026-02-06 [ETF]

ETUCE Position on EU Preparedness Strategy in Education 2026-02-06 [ETUCE]

47% too hot at work – but bosses failing to take action 2026-02-05 [ETUC]

Eurobarometer shows EU leaders must refocus on people’s priorities 2026-02-05 [ETUC]

European preference must deliver quality jobs and strong industry in Europe 2026-02-04 [ETUC]

Quality jobs offer real solution to Europe’s economic challenges 2026-02-04 [ETUC]

Cancer: ‘Reckless’ chemical deregulation risks workers’ lives 2026-02-04 [ETUC]

EFJ joins Future of Europe kick-off meeting to discuss EU long-term budget for 2028-2034 2026-02-04 [EFJ]

Regulating subcontracting is key to tackling undeclared work in parcel delivery, new study finds 2026-02-04 [ETF]

Deregulating Workers' Rights Will Not Save European Industry — It Will Only Deepen the Crisis 2026-02-04 [IndustriAll Europe]

Quality jobs offer real solution to Europe’s economic challenges 2026-02-04 [IndustriAll Europe]

Solidarity statement ArcelorMittal workers 2026-02-04 [IndustriAll Europe]

European preference must deliver quality jobs and strong industry in Europe 2026-02-04 [IndustriAll Europe]

Fair Labour Mobility must strengthen rights, not deregulate! 2026-02-04 [EFBWW]

EU Quality Jobs Act must bring tangible improvements for workers 2026-02-02 [CESI]

Dignity, justice and quality needed in jobs act 2026-02-02 [Eurocadres]

Anti-racism strategy renewed but not improved 2026-02-02 [Eurocadres]

ETUC congratulates Nicolas Schmit on his election as President of FEPS 2026-02-02 [ETUC]

Europe European Transport Workers Stand in Solidarity with German Public Transport Strike 2026-02-02 [ETF]

The Hidden Half of Teaching 2026-02-02 [ETUC]

Migration: Quality jobs key to ending labour shortages 2026-01-30 [ETUC]

EPSU responds to Commission consultation on the Quality Jobs Act 2026-01-30 [EPSU]

Project on reinforcement of European social dialogue in local government continues 2026-01-30 [EPSU]

EPSU joins the debate in the Parliament on health policies 2026-01-30 [EPSU]

FLY-SUS Final Conference: Trade unions call for an ambitious European strategy to secure the aerospace supply chain 2026-01-30 [IndustriAll Europe]

EFBWW calls for an ambitious Subcontracting Directive to deliver quality jobs in construction 2026-01-30 [EFBWW]

Europe Support and positive outcomes for Greenlandic labour movement 2026-01-29 [Nordic Labour Journal]

Unions and EU lawmakers blast Amazon’s disregard for worker health and democracy at European Parliament hearing 2026-01-29 [UNI Global Union]

Recognising medical work as arduous work is key to addressing workforce shortages 2026-01-29 [EPSU]

EU: EFJ submitted contributions to the 2026 Rule of Law report 2026-01-28 [EFJ]

EU: Further protections for journalists and media freedom needed in Democracy Shield 2026-01-28 [EFJ]

Protecting Seafarers and Fishers to Strengthen Safety: A Core Principle for Europe’s Maritime Future 2026-01-28 [ETF]

ETF Sends Letter to European Commissioner on Fisheries Control Regulation 2026-01-28 [ETF]

North Sea Summit: industriAll Europe welcomes the Hamburg Declaration and calls for a worker centred offshore wind strategy 2026-01-28 [IndustriAll Europe]

Europe Thousands Rally in Brussels to Defend Public Education: ETUCE Stands in Solidarity 2026-01-28 [ETUCE]

New EU public procurement rules must contribute to quality jobs 2026-01-27 [CESI]

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