European employment policy, practice and law, July 2010

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Social policy state of play

International
France Telecom sets up world works council

France
Deutsche Telekom builds HR policies to support women in senior management

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Belgian Presidency sets out priorities
European Council adopts jobs and growth strategy
Education sector gets dialogue committee

International
International: ILO adopts standard on HIV/AIDS at work

France
Retirement age will be increased to 62
Agreement reached on freelance work through "portage" firms

Germany
Minister argues for legislation on women's quotas
Agreement reached on pay and sales targets in banking sector

Ireland
Public sector unions accept pay and jobs deal
Employers and unions clash on recognition

Italy
Radical changes in working practices agreed at Fiat plant
Strike held over austerity measures and public sector pay freeze

Poland
Pay increases slow to 4.1%

Spain
Government introduces labour market reform measures
Unions call for bargaining reform talks

 

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Correspondents: Christophe Boulay (France), Pete Burgess (Germany), Antonio Deruda (Italy), Anna Ludwinek (Poland), Raul Marti­nez (Spain).

European employment policy, practice and law, June 2010