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EU: Preventing sharps injuries in hospitals and healthcare
European-level trade union and employers' organisations in the hospitals and healthcare sector signed an agreement in July 2009 on preventing injuries caused by medical sharps, which will now be given legal force by an EU Directive.
France: Agreement reached on tackling employment crisis
In July 2009, France's main employers' organisations and trade union confederations reached a national cross-industry agreement on managing the employment consequences of the economic crisis.
Ireland: Cuts in minimum wages suggested
During July 2009, a number of Irish government ministers and other figures floated the idea of cuts in national and sectoral minimum wage rates, and in some cases general pay, to help companies survive the recession.
Italy: Metalworking unions present separate demands for new agreement
Divisions among Italy's main trade union organisations led in June 2009 to unions in the metalworking industry presenting separate demands for a new sectoral collective agreement and seeking deals of differing durations.
Poland: Anti-crisis package approved
The Polish Parliament approved an "anti-crisis package" of employment-related legislation in July 2009, which is largely based on an earlier agreement between trade unions and employers' organisations.
Spain: No agreement reached on tripartite "social pact"
Talks in July 2009 between the Spanish Government and social partners over a possible "social pact" to boost the economy and employment failed to lead to an agreement.
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