17.03.2025 Publication

Competition and labour - A Trade Union Reading of EU Competition Policies

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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.