Democracy at work

Since the beginning of the European integration process there has been a commitment to provide employees in Europe with the right to be involved in company decision-making. Worker participation thus serves two intertwined purposes: implementing social rights so as to strengthen democracy at the workplace; and supporting companies, Member States and the European Union in their efforts to combine economic competitiveness with social progress.

Lise Meylemans, Stan De Spiegelaere

EWC Confidential

The idea behind the establishment of European Works Councils (EWCs) is that these are bodies which should be informed and consulted on... Find out more

Stan De Spiegelaere, Romuald Jagodzinski

Can anybody hear us?

This publication, that consists of unique survey data, gives an insight into the functioning of European Works councils (EWC) from the... Find out more

Charlotte Olijslagers, Stan De Spiegelaere

Why aren’t there more European Works Councils? A Belgian perspective

This policy brief considers the lack of European Works Councils through a Belgian perspective. It discusses Belgian companies who are... Find out more

Jan Cremers, Sigurt Vitols

Exercising voice across borders: workers’ rights under the EU Cross-border Mergers Directive

This book contains the results of a study of workers' rights to information, consultation and participation in EU and national law covering... Find out more

Benchmarking Working Europe 2019

Benchmarking Working Europe, the annual stock-take of European economic, labour market and social affairs is published today by the European... Find out more

November 23, 2020

A better world with more democracy at work

For democracy to work well requires democracy in the workplace. ‘You know what? Our whole education is a lie. We learned how to be critical... Find out more