Subscribe to the HesaMail newsletter here . The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has published the first findings of its Workers’ Exposure Survey (WES). The WES was developed to estimate probable exposure of workers to 24 known cancer risk factors, including industrial... Find out more

Subscribe to the HesaMail newsletter here . New research highlights the changing needs of organisations employing graduates in occupational health and safety (OSH). The study in question looked at 101 job advertisements searching for candidates with an advanced degree in OSH, as well as 20 distance... Find out more

Subscribe to the HesaMail newsletter here . A study by the French National Institute for Research and Safety (INRS) has established a link between a company's accident rate and its economic performance. Based on a sample of 1.9 million French companies over a 15-year period, the aim of the study was... Find out more

An investigation carried out by the British NGO FairSquare highlights the deplorable working conditions of workers involved in renovating the COP28 buildings in Dubai. The investigation shows that migrant laborers worked in 42°C and sweltering sunshine in early September to renovate the Expo City... Find out more

On Monday 13 November, several French unions called for a nationwide strike by Uber Eats couriers in protest against a pay decision by management. Since 1 November, all Uber Eats couriers have suffered a substantial drop in income. The introduction of a new algorithm for calculating the amount of... Find out more

On 14-15 September 2023, the Health and Safety and Working Conditions Unit of the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) held its Annual Strategic meeting for the Workers’ Interest Group of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (ACSH WIG). The two-day panel gathered Occupational Safety... Find out more

The ETUC has published its manifesto for the 2024 European elections, featuring 12 commitments for 'Delivering a Fair Deal for Workers' , which it will present at the European Parliament on 15 November 2023. See below for the full text. The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) represents over... Find out more

Belgium: New agreement in food industry Every 2 years, union ACV Puls negotiates wage and employment conditions in the food industry. In October, the unions and the employers reached a new agreement which foresees a purchasing power premium of € 250 for employees. Other elements include an increase... Find out more

In the wait for the improved EWC Directive, industriAll Europe continues its mobilisation for stronger European Works Councils (EWCs) including the organisation of quality training for trade union coordinators and EWC members. From 18-20 October, 15 participants from 7 different companies in the... Find out more

The Belgian Federal Public Service (SPF) for Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue has developed a questionnaire-based method enabling employers to carry out an analysis of psychosocial risks independently. A prevention policy follows a set pattern, starting with an inventory and analysis of the... Find out more