Uniquement disponible en anglais This paper’s analysis of working conditions in Europe compares several aspects of job quality and wages, rather than relying on earnings as a sole indicator of workers’ well-being. We use a micro-level database of workers from 22 European countries to assess how... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais This paper assesses how well national recovery and resilience plans (NRRPs) aim at jointly tackling the social and climate/environmental challenges of recovery from the crisis and the transition to a net zero carbon socioeconomic model. Drawing on the conceptual... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais Labour provisions in trade agreements have been criticised for minimal effectiveness in improving employment conditions. Five recent cases point to some benefits and to the lessons on when and how labour provisions can be effective. They make a difference in... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais Policy recommendations Unpaid labour should be recognised as a systemic feature of platform work, inherent in its current model of work organisation. Its prevalence and magnitude render it a pressing regulatory issue. Introducing minimum standards regarding working... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais This contribution focuses on a specific phrase that is often found within these labour disciplines, expressly linking labour standards (or their violation) to trade. The meaning of ‘in a manner affecting trade’ has been the subject of much discussion recently... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais This paper provides empirical evidence on the relationship between patterns of integration in global value chains (GVCs), the ‘quality’ of such integration in terms of technological capabilities and the structure of employment in European countries and sectors. We... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais The economic shock induced by the pandemic has plunged European economies into a recession. Lockdowns and social distancing measures have affected economic life in a substantial way, with industries and population groups facing varying difficulties. This study... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais Policy recommendations Fiscal and monetary policies should remain expansionary to ensure that the nascent labour market recovery continues, allowing a quick recovery to pre-crisis employment levels. Fiscal policy should focus on pressing short-term needs, but also on... Lire plus

Recommandations politiques La lutte contre l’évasion fiscale au niveau de l’impôt des sociétés progresse au niveau international. Après une pause dans l’attente des résultats de l’élection présidentielle de 2020 aux États-Unis, les discussions ont repris dans un « cadre inclusif » à l’OCDE. Les... Lire plus

Uniquement disponible en anglais This working paper presents the results of the ETUI Internet and Platform Work Survey conducted in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Poland and Slovakia in 2018-2019. The objective is to map the extent of digital labour in central and eastern Europe (CEE) based on the... Lire plus