The ETUC is a major trade union player.It is not an observatory of European trade unions which collects statistics or information on national conditions, or makes comparisons between different social or trade union situations. Every day we get questions on these topics that we cannot answer. We suggest therefore that you should seek details of this kind from national trade union organisations – obviously we can guide you. For general background, you can turn to:

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions: http://www.eurofound.europa.eu

Eurostat: http://www.ec.europa.eu/eurostat

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: http://www.osha.europa.eu

The European Social Observatory: http://www.ose.be

You will find the websites of our affiliates under the heading ’links’.