“Uberisation” is the spread of digital labour platforms across the economy. It presents serious risks to the quality and security of jobs in Europe, as it is associated with insecure and low-pay, limited or non-existent social protections; opaque algorithmic management practices; intensive data surveillance; and the flouting of government regulations including labour laws.

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The ETUC produced a summary of its Blueprint to Deliver Quality Jobs outlining trade union priority demands for the Quality Jobs Act and Roadmap. This summary was handed over to European Commission Vice President Roxana Mînzatu at the ETUC Executive Committee meeting on 19 November 2025.  

The ETUC's first edition of the Macroeconomic Outlook 2025, titled “The EU Squeeze”, offers a necessary corrective to the dominant economic narratives shaping EU policy.

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As million of workers now depend on platform-mediated labour for their livelihoods, the organisation of platform work too often comes at the expense of workers' health, safety and dignity.

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Transposition Manual          

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BARGAINING FOR WORKING TIME REDUCTIONETUC Study on Working Time Reduction in Collective Agreements The ETUC has published a new study on working time reduction in collective agreements. This expert study explores the renewed relevance of working time reduction (WTR) in today’s evolving world of work, with a particular focus on collective bargaining-led initiatives for reduced working hours with no loss in pay.

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Competition and labour - A Trade Union Reading of EU Competition Policies  Competition practices are facing a growing range of criticisms amid concerns with corporate power at an all-time high. This raises a number of challenges, including adverse impact on sustainability issues and the widening of income inequalities. As far as the labour market dimension is concerned, the failure of competition policies and enforcers to assess and address the impact of growing corporate power on workers is contributing to lower employment, wages and working conditions.

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Digital Trade Unionism Toolkit  In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting socioeconomic landscapes, trade unions find themselves at a critical juncture. Traditional ways of doing things aren’t working as well as they used to. Structures and methods that once underpinned our effectiveness are being challenged by a multitude of factors, necessitating a profound re-evaluation of our strategies and approaches. Now, more than ever, the call for digital trade-unionism echoes with urgency and importance. 

Dear Readers, We have just published the December 2024 edition of the ETUC newsletter. To read the document, please click here. Enjoy!

Strategic Litigation Guide for Trade Unions and Workers’ Rights

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