This report highlights the discriminatory impact on women of the system for the declaration and recognition of occupational diseases in Belgium. There is one striking statistic: women represent less than 10% of recognised cases of occupational diseases. "The list of diseases recognised corresponds... Find out more

Daniela Tieves' report builds on a body of work done by our institute on the link between the struggle for equality and health at work. It draws on information gleaned through a network of contacts in a selected group of EU countries.It has the virtue of examining a set of national and European data... Find out more

In the course of trade union debates, occupational health and safety management systems elicit extremely varied responses, running from indignant rejection to enthusiasm. Understandably, because the term “is used to describe all kind of practices. It can cover anything from ambitious continuous... Find out more

This document reviews the failings of the strategy pursued from 2002 to 2006 to recommend a new strategy built around practical initiatives and a definite timetable. The publication makes the union case against any "break from introducing new legislation". The Community agenda must put a central... Find out more