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Europe’s industrial future at stake amid shifting global trade realities

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Europe’s industrial future at stake amid shifting global trade realities [IndustriAll Europe] 16-04-2026


/ Europe Congratulations to Hungary on the national election results! [IndustriAll Europe] 15-04-2026


Unions and businesses join forces to stop ‘race to the bottom’ in public contracts [ETUC] 15-04-2026


Democracy under threat – Central Europe and Western Balkan unions meet [EPSU] 12-04-2026


Energy crisis demands EU response - Workers should not be left to foot the bill [Eurocadres] 04-04-2026



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Europe’s industrial future at stake amid shifting global trade realities 2026-04-16 [IndustriAll Europe]

Artificial Intelligence already out of control in workplaces, MEPs warned 2026-04-16 [ETUC]

Unions and businesses join forces to stop ‘race to the bottom’ in public contracts 2026-04-15 [ETUC]

IndustriAll Europe calls for a strong social dimension in Europe’s raw materials strategy at the Mineral Industry Days 2026-04-15 [IndustriAll Europe]

European Social Partners of the Leather Industry kick off new project 2026-04-15 [IndustriAll Europe]

Europe Congratulations to Hungary on the national election results! 2026-04-15 [IndustriAll Europe]

Adoption of Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports from Bahrain, Egypt and Thailand 2026-04-15 [IndustriAll Europe]

Ahead of EU procurement reform, unions, businesses and civil society join forces to stop a “race to the bottom” in public contracts 2026-04-14 [UNI]

Germany Remembering Herbert Mai, EPSU President from 1996 to 2001 2026-04-14 [EPSU]

Fuel crisis puts european fishers’ livelihoods at risk: ETF calls for urgent EU intervention 2026-04-14 [ETF]

Europe’s military mobility push must not sideline workers’ rights 2026-04-14 [ETF]

Workers face €1800 energy bill hike without EU action 2026-04-13 [ETUC]

Spending collapse shows need to raise pay not rates 2026-04-13 [ETUC]

IndustriAll Europe voices caution over EU’s AGILE defence innovation pilot 2026-04-13 [IndustriAll Europe]

Democracy under threat – Central Europe and Western Balkan unions meet 2026-04-12 [EPSU]

Education unions mobilise for the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Nordic countries 2026-04-12 [EI]

Europe Frustration over delay to pay transparency that could level playing field for job applicants 2026-04-06 [Irish Times]

Strengthening the nursing workforce in the European Health Union 2026-04-04 [CESI]

Energy crisis demands EU response - Workers should not be left to foot the bill 2026-04-04 [Eurocadres]

Europe Domestic Workers' Rights Spotlighted at Yerevan Summit 2026-04-03 [ILO]

European Trade Union Experts Address Climate-related Risks and AI Challenges in the Workplace 2026-04-03 [IndustriAll Europe]

Industriall Europe warns: Europe calls silicon metal “strategic” — but dumping is closing plants and putting hundreds of jobs at risk 2026-04-03 [IndustriAll Europe]

Battery sector: ensuring the safe use of high-speed machines 2026-04-03 [IndustriAll Europe]

EFFAT Project Update: Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Agri-Food Sector 2026-04-03 [EFFAT]

European Maritime Skills Forum: ETF and European Shipowners reaffirm commitment to upskilling and reskilling of seafarers 2026-04-03 [ETF]

New briefing examines the state of telemedicine in Europe 2026-04-03 [EPSU]

Commission calls for more work from home - but ignores social partners’ rules on telework 2026-04-03 [EPSU]

Adoption of Talent Pool highlights need of legislation to tackle abuse in subcontracting and labour intermediation 2026-04-03 [ETUC]

Commission’s ‘work from home’ call makes telework law urgent 2026-04-03 [ETUC]

Europe Enhancing Teacher Attractiveness Through Social Dialogue: Highlights from the EastSD Peer Learning Activity in Chișinău 2026-04-02 [ETUCE]

Women power Europe’s commerce sector — but inequality still shapes their working lives 2026-04-02 [UNI Global Union]

Rights and public services under pressure: emergencies in North-East Europe 2026-03-31 [EPSU]

Unions stand with Civil Society for Better Public Transport 2026-03-31 [ETF]

Stand Up for Journalism: Journalists’ organisations step up youth engagement and mental health actions 2026-03-31 [EFJ]

Global Geopolitical turmoil exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities and urgency to protect workers 2026-03-27 [IndustriAll Europe]

Firefighter numbers must meet rising climate risk, Commission tells countries 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

New briefing: digitalisation and the rise of Amazon One medical 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

PSU warns after MEPs adopt EU Return Law mandate: Public service workers are not snitches! 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

Europe ETUCE Workshop in Tbilisi: Building a Union Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Education 2026-03-27 [ETUCE]

Europe rade unions meet in Paris to counter far-right threats to public services 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

Digital omnibus shows need for dedicated AI at work law 2026-03-27 [ETUC]

Firefighter numbers must meet rising climate risk, Commission tells countries 2026-03-27 [ETUC]

EU Return Regulation risks more exploitation, fewer rights 2026-03-27 [ETUC]

ELNE stakeholders stress collaborative leadership in implementing the European Education Area 2026-03-24 [ETUCE]

Standing Committee for Equality 2026: Changing the narrative, building the future 2026-03-24 [ETUCE]

How to use the European Committee of Social Rights to protect workers and trade union rights 2026-03-24 [EPSU]

Power, profit, and how Dirty Business reflects our fight for democratic public utilities 2026-03-24 [EPSU]

Social dialogue for central government administrations discusses digitalisation, AI, attractiveness and retention 2026-03-24 [EPSU]

Industry 5.0 Community of Practice Plenary Calls for High Road Competitiveness and a European Investment Agenda 2026-03-23 [IndustriAll Europe]

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