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COVID-19 and Gender Equality

What are the lessons from the COVID-19 crisis and what are its implications on gender equality in European institutions? Read our article to know more!

The JSIS and COVID-19: Time to Act

The Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS) and the COVID-19 virus make it urgent for the European Institutions to act and to increase its cover.

From Five to Four, Why Not?

However, “Friday is The New Saturday” is not just an ode to change but a pragmatic roadmap for its realization.

Balancing Act : Women Redefining Work-Life Balance in Trade Unions

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9039-55For women engaged in trade unions, the pursuit of work-life equilibrium takes on unique significance and complexity. In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the concept of work-life balance has emerged as a pivotal concern for individuals across various professions. However, for women engaged in trade unions, the…

Burnout risks at the ECB: A Short History

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9029-36An overview of the psychosocial risks existing at the ECB, triggered by the imbalance between demands and resources. This article provides an overview of the psychosocial risks existing at the ECB, triggered by the imbalance between demands and resources. Standard burnout analysis reveals that the burnout risks have reached…

Leaves at the European Commission

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9024-25Leaves at the European Commission: facts, most popular, and recent evolution and the differences in the implementation practices. Institutions and EU Bodies of which employees work under the Staff Regulations (SR)[1] have a similar set of leave rights. Each Institution or EU body has the legal freedom to interpret…

Salaries and Inflation

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #89Pages 10 - 12This short paper does not pretend to be an academic paper. It is about some basic reflections of a union and staff representative concerning salaries and inflation. Inflation, an “I word” and a scourge for many economists, bankers, and finance ministers, is often used as an alibi to…