This policy brief examines issues surrounding recent cuts in pensions provision for workers in arduous and hazardous jobs (WAHJ). Such workers have historically enjoyed better provision because of the strong possibility of them having to take early retirement, but historic arrangements are now under... Find out more

This Policy Brief - European Social Policy is critically assessing the Commission's 2020 strategy paper. The author addresses the main problematic aspects of the new strategy being the lack of a thorough evaluation of the preceding strategy, the absence of any real consideration of the environmental... Find out more

This issue of the Policy Brief - European Social Policy highlights the potential positive impact that the Lisbon Treaty could have on public services in Europe. Section 1 of this contribution by Séverine Picard, Legal Adviser of the ETUC, provides an overview of the current legal situation... Find out more

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