Europeans generally satisfied with working conditions

More than 80% of European workers are "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with their working conditions, according to the fourth European Working Conditions Survey.

  • International: European survey finds general satisfaction with working conditions   European Employment Review reports.

  • Fourth European Working Conditions Survey (PDF format, 5MB)   Read the survey in full on the website of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.

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