60% more workers affected by heatwaves, new data shows
The rising danger posed to workers by climate change is demonstrated by new EU data showing that the number of people exposed to heat waves at work has increased by 60% over the last 20 years – highlighting the need for a European directive on maximum working temperatur
Investment not deregulation key to competitive economy
Europe’s path to more competitiveness needs to focus on increased investment in people and technology – not lowering rights and standards, the General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) told EU leaders today.
