EU Sources - Commission proposes to improve European Works Councils - January 31, 2024

The European Commission proposes to revise the European Works Councils (EWCs) Directive to further improve social dialogue in the EU. In 2023, the European Parliament adopted a legislative own-initiative resolution calling on the Commission to strengthen the role and capacity of EWCs. The new proposed revision delivers commitment by the European Comission to respond to such resolutions with a legislative proposal. The proposed revision aims to strengthen the role of EWCs by facilitating their creation, fostering more meaningful information and consultation, and ensuring they have the necessary capacity to carry out their work. It also aims to strengthen gender balance of EWCs.

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