We Work Europe

part 1 of a mini-series about rearmament <p>In February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. Since then, many people have lost their lives and large parts of the country have been destroyed. The population continues to fight...

part 3 of a mini-series about working time models <p>Reducing working hours is a phenomenon that started in the 20th century. The third and final episode of this mini-series focuses on science. At the University of...

part 2 of a mini-series about working time models <p>For Giorgos Valasis a regular work week consists of 6 days. After his shift as a bus driver in Athens he finds himself constantly exhausted. He’s frightened by the...

part 1 of a mini-series about working time models <p>Questioning working time has always been a big issue for both workers and employers. In a three-part series of We Work Europe, we take a closer look at different...

<p>What happens when you wait 25 years for EU membership – and are still told you’re not ready? In this episode, we look at Bosnia and Herzegovina, where hopes for accession remain high but frustrations are growing. We...

<p>On his 34th birthday in 1989, Dr. Konstantin Trenchev helped found Bulgaria’s first independent trade union – PODKREPA. What began as a small act of defiance soon turned into a movement that shaped Bulgaria’s path to...

<p>What happens when the promise of prosperity in the EU doesn’t match reality? In this first episode, we start in Sofia, Bulgaria, where strikes and low wages reveal the frustrations of many citizens. We hear from...

<p>In the final episode of "Inside Gen Z," we explore how trade unions are working to engage young people in the labor market. Despite a general lack of awareness about unions among youth, initiatives like the CNV's...

<p>The second episode of "Inside Gen Z" delves into common prejudices, such as the belief that Gen Z is lazy or unwilling to work. Contrary to these stereotypes, studies reveal that Gen Z is actually more committed and...

<p>In the first episode of "Inside Gen Z", a three-part series by We Work Europe, you will meet Barbara Mogensen, a 22-year-old student from Denmark, who shares her own journey, including her recent departure from a...

<p>In the last instalment of our three-part series on sexualised violence in the workplace, we take a look at the legislation and why things have changed recently. We talk to Victor Hugo Ricco from the ILO about...

<p>In this second episode, we take a closer look at the results of a study investigating sexualised violence in the academic environment. The figures are shocking, but also explainable, says researcher Anne Laure...

<p>Adela S. from Spain has sued her former boss, who systematically harassed her and six female colleagues for sexist reasons. This is not an isolated case, as sexualised violence in the workplace is omnipresent. In...

<p>In this final episode of our three-part series, we follow Leonard Müller, a Lieferando rider in Berlin, as he navigates a challenging works council election, despite the company’s attempts to cancel it. We also...

<p>The pressure of ratings: In the second episode of this three-part series we delve into the world of platform company ratings. While some companies appear to offer fair working conditions, deeper inspection often...