Industrial relations and EU labour law

Key Actions:

• Advocating for the correct implementation and enforcement of existing EU social legislation to safeguard workers’ rights without unnecessary gold-plating.
• Making sure that EU labour law initiatives are rooted in a solid business case, while also ensuring the protection of workers. It must also provide the necessary flexibility for employers and social partners to adapt to the changing economic cycle, while reducing administrative burdens for businesses.
• Ensuring that social and labour policies are developed and implemented at the appropriate level, respecting the principle of subsidiarity.
• Giving the necessary space so that the social dialogue can play its role in helping to find solutions to Europe’s labour market challenges.