EU Sources - Unions demand just transition measures - January 31, 2026

Facing industrial layoffs, the European Commission must now bring forward just transition measures, says the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC). Workers and their trade unions must be in a position to manage change, rather than suffer its consequences. As well as avoiding job losses, workers also stand to benefit from a right to training during working time to ensure they are prepared for the quality jobs of the future.

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