Brussels, 20-02-2008. The European Commission invited trade unions' and employers' representatives on 20 February 2008 to help improve the role of European works councils in consulting and informing employees. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of

Brussels, 19-02-2008. The Commission has adopted an Action Plan for structural funds to address the Court of Auditors' recommendations on how to improve its supervisory role of management and control systems in Member States for structural actions.(c) European Commission 2005.

Brussels, 19-02-2008. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common work-related health problem in Europe, affecting millions of European workers across all employment sectors, with the highest rates found in the agriculture and construction sectors.(c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised,

Brussels, 18-02-2008. Analysis of recent Eurostat figures in a report released on 18 February 2008 confirms the ongoing steady improvement in the European labour market. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither the European

Brussels, 08-02-2008. The European Commission just published an expert report analysing gender mainstreaming in practice in the field of employment policies. The report also presents concrete examples of gender mainstreaming implemented over the last few years in 30 European countries.(c)

New York, 07-02-2008. Commissioner Spidla participated on 6 February 2008 in the 46th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) of the United Nations in New York.(c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither

Brussels, 31-01-2008. The Commission sent reasoned opinions to 11 Member States on 31 January 2008 to implement fully EU rules prohibiting discrimination in employment and occupation on the grounds of religion and belief, age, disability and sexual orientation. (c) European

Brussels, 30-01-2008. The European Commission approved an application from Portugal for assistance under the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (EGF) on 30 January 2008. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither the European institutions nor

Brussels, 29-01-2008. An informal meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers will take place on 1 February in Brdo, Slovenia. It will be preceded by a separate meeting of Gender Equality Ministers on 31 January. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial

Brussels, 29-01-2008. Institutional care for disabled people in Europe continues to fall short of acceptable standards in many cases, a report released by the European Commission confirms. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither

Brussels, 25-01-2008. Today?s decisions on issues like distribution of resources, social justice, better jobs, pensions, and opening up equal opportunities, will influence all our lives ? and our children?s ? for decades to come. Europe cannot make progress without the

Brussels, 24-01-2008. The EU's internal and external policies will be mobilised to promote decent work for all ? the external dimension of the EU's jobs and growth strategy - the European Commission announced on 24 January 2008. (c) European Commission

Brussels, 23-01-2008. Women are continuing to drive employment growth in Europe, but remain disadvantaged on the labour market in relation to men, says a report adopted by the European Commission on 23 January 2008. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction

Brussels, 22-01-2008. Supplementary pension schemes continue to pose obstacles to mobility for workers across Europe according to two new independent studies, presented by the European Commission on 22 January 2008. (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement

Brussels, 18-01-2008. All Association Agreements concluded between the European Communities and a number of third countries contain principles on the coordination of social security schemes. However, in order for these principles to take effect, all these agreements require the respective

Brussels, 11-01-2008. A new EU-China agreement will promote policy dialogue on issues of common interest and on long-term challenges in employment and social policy, such as demographic ageing.(c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither

boost employment and improve public services during period 2007-2013 (c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither the European institutions nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which

to help its workers and companies adapt to change and to encourage lifelong learning.(c) European Commission 2005. Non-commercial reproduction authorised, subject to acknowledgement of source. Neither the European institutions nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible