Good news from around Europe
Following recent labour market reforms in Portugal, the extension by administrative decision of collective agreements and the expiration or renewal of collective agreements have been contentious issues in the Portuguese industrial/ labour relations debate. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive which aims at improving the working conditions of seafarers on board EU-flagged vessels. Powered by WPeMatico
The award for “Professional training in micro, small and medium enterprises at various career stages” is open for applications until 27 September 2017. Powered by WPeMatico
This award aims to identify a European provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) that has contributed to VET excellence through innovative practices. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission is putting in place a network of European Vocational Skills (VET) Week Ambassadors. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the Commission published the 2017 edition of its yearly Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review. Powered by WPeMatico
In the first quarter of 2017 self-employed people made up 15% of the workforce in EU Member States. Powered by WPeMatico
The latest FEAD Network meeting in Brussels on 19th June featured a panel discussion and several case studies that best displayed the use of adopting a ‘whole person approach’ in FEAD supporting activities. Powered by WPeMatico
Today the Commission launches the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information system (EESSI), a new IT platform that will connect electronically around 15.000 social security institutions of EU Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland Powered by WPeMatico
A new report comparing the qualifications frameworks, levels, and quality assurance arrangements will help support more transparent and consistent recognition of qualifications between European Union Member States and New Zealand. Powered by WPeMatico