Union News
‘We don't want a fat Europe, we want a fit Europe,’ says German politician
Sep 22, 2017
Ahead of the German election this weekend, a politician told CNBC that the country wants a working Europe.Otto Fricke, member of the federal executive......
French utility EDF notified of 24-hour strike from Sept. 20
Sep 18, 2017
PARIS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - French state-controlled power utility EDF said on Monday it had been notified of a 24-hour strike starting at 1900......
German wage talks to include new focus: reduced working hours
Sep 14, 2017
* Influential IG Metall union has strong bargaining power* Bundesbank says implications for wage growth hard to assess* Employers say working time demand is......
Two labor unions end partnership with Harley-Davidson
Sep 12, 2017
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Two labor unions ended a two-decade long partnership agreement with Harley-Davidson Inc on Tuesday, citing issues with senior management.Union leaders......
Ending DACA would deal a ‘body blow’ to the US economy
Sep 8, 2017
The Trump Administration says its decision to end a program that safeguards young undocumented immigrants from deportation will open job opportunities for struggling U.S.......
British Airways to close defined benefits pension scheme
Sep 7, 2017
LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - British Airways proposed the closure of a major pension scheme on Thursday, angering trade unions representing some workers who......
UPDATE 1-French CGT power and oil workers to join labour reform strike
Sep 7, 2017
(Adds wrap with power sector, Total comment, background)PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil and power sector workers from France's CGT trade union will join......
UPDATE 1-French CGT power and oil workers to join labor reform strike
Sep 7, 2017
(Adds wrap with power sector, Total comment, background)PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil and power sector workers from France's CGT trade union will join......
EXCLUSIVE-VW's $1.8 bln Ducati sale stalls at union roadblock, strategy rift
Sep 4, 2017
LONDON/MILAN/BERLIN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen has put the 1.5 billion-euro ($1.8 billion) sale of Ducati motorcycles on hold after resistance from......
Sharp differences over labor surface at NAFTA talks in Mexico
Sep 3, 2017
MEXICO CITY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Tensions over sharp differences in pay between Mexican workers and their Canadian and U.S. counterparts surfaced on Sunday......
Here are the 'robot proof' jobs that can resist the coming A.I. invasion
Sep 3, 2017
A recent study found that more than half of Americans are afraid they will lose their job to a robot. While plenty of jobs......
The History of Labor Day
Sep 1, 2017
It’s been around for more than one hundred years, but the Labor Day holiday had bloody beginnings. ...
Macron elected on reform program, he's not hiding anything: Medef president
Aug 30, 2017
Medef President Pierre Gattaz weighs in on his hopes for French President Emmanuel Macron's labor reforms. ......
Trade union opposition to Macron should not be overestimated
Aug 30, 2017
CNBC's Gemma Acton discusses French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed labor reforms. ......
Strike called for against Macron's labor reforms
Aug 30, 2017
CNBC's Gemma Acton reports on French President Emmanuel Macron's "aggressive timetable" for labor market reforms. ......