PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9250 - 51European values such as democracy, human rights, good governance and environmental sustainability have historically been at the heart of the European Union's development cooperation International development cooperation has evolved significantly over the last 30 years, marked by major geopolitical changes and the emergence of new players. In…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9237 - 43This article explores how various regions implement workplace democracy, providing specific examples to illuminate the universal appeal and effectiveness of these practices. Workplace democracy go beyond geographical boundaries, embodying principles that resonate with workers globally. By incorporating democratic practices, companies and institutions worldwide are not only enhancing…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9227 - 36Even if work were to disappear, as (generally) did slavery, we will still need a democratic way of making collective decisions in our societies Democracy and democracy at work: two sides of the same coin Some reflections about democracy at work This article shares some thoughts on…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9210 - 13The trade union collectivises workers' concerns, partly rebalancing the unequal power relations and thus enabling real participation and democracy at work. Democracy at work is a necessary condition for genuine political democracy. You cannot expect workers to be active citizens and subordinate workers at the same time.…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #924-9It is this rule of law that makes it possible, in a democratic organization, to offer freedoms to everyone, freedoms that are limited only by where others' freedoms begin The balance between justice and democracy: a reflection on the rule of law in practice “Peace cannot exist without justice,…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9310 - 17The challenge for trade union organisations is to find a balance between defending the relevant interests of workers and considering new forms of activist engagement. Social conscience or social conflict? Understanding the ‘woke’ phenomenon It’s capturing attention and stirring controversy. Over the last ten years or so,…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #933AGORA #93 covers topics like diversity and inclusion, wokism, artificial intelligence's impact on inequality, the obsolescence of meaningless jobs, leadership adaptation, and the role of unions in addressing rising social injustices globally. The issue emphasizes the need for active engagement in shaping a just future. In Agora 92, the…

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9244 - 45So how does the European Commission apply its so-called democracy, and in particular its social dialogue relations with the "intermediary bodies" The European Commission is an institution governed by the Staff Regulations. For several years now, it has been trying, like society in general, to give its…