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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!

Gender pay gap 2010-2016

Discover here the ITUC report concerning the gender pay gap (difference between men and women earnings) from 2010 until 2016.

When You’re a Trade Unionist, You Don’t Believe in Fatality

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #9112 - 16"My main motivation was to fight against all injustices, collective and personal, to defend those who can't do it themselves and to speak up for them" It’s 2024 and USF is celebrating its 50th anniversary. I’ve been a member, through the USB, for around 30 years, I’ve…

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…

Four-day week: a utopia worth fighting for

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #904-9Four-Day Workweek : the complexities and implications in this thought-provoking idea in balancing personal freedom with economic realities. Imagining the reduction of the working week is hard because it is so far from our reality. The last time there was such a significant change was too long ago for…

Editorial #90

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #903Discover the 90th Edition of Agora: Exploring 'The Evolution of Work-Life Balance' - A Reflection on the Significance of Work in Modern Society. The Evolution of Work-Life Balance Dear All, Welcome to the 90th edition of Agora. The theme of this edition is “The Evolution of Work-Life Balance “.…

‘Fit for 55’ December package

PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #89Pages 14 - 16On 15 December, the European Commission presented a Fit complement for 55 proposals, including an "energy, climate and nature protection" package and the revision of the directive on the energy performance of buildings. On 15 December, the European Commission presented additional Fit for 55 proposals, including an “energy,…