Nokia shows the importance of urgently reviewing the EWC Directive
Without the slightest information or consultation, the Finnish management of the world-leading mobile phone producer Nokia announced the abolition of 4,000 jobs. This, according to Reiner Hoffmann, Deputy General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), demonstrates the urgent need to revise the EU directive on European Works Councils (EWCs).
In particular, it must be guaranteed that companies cannot ride roughshod over European and national workers’ rights without sanctions. Furthermore, there must be guarantees that no layoffs or transfers can be carried out without thorough, prior information and serious consultations with the workers’ representatives and their trade unions. The ETUC has welcomed the Commission’s introduction of the revision of the EWC directive. It must now quickly reach a conclusion.
The EU Commission can thereby give a meaningful sign that it is not only concerned about a better business environment but that it also has the power to strengthen workers’ rights across Europe.
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