Belgian Premier Unveils Labor, Pension Reforms
Charles Michel emphasizes labor and pension reforms in his first speech as prime minister.
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Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate’s Backing for Labor Reforms
The prime minister clears one parliamentary hurdle, but must make haste.
Abe’s Refusal to Shake Up Japan’s Labor Market Spells Decline
Young Japanese can’t find the job security they need to start a family. Their government is doing nothing to help.
Japan’s Abe Shies Away from Structural Economic Reforms
The “third arrow” of the Japanese prime minster’s economic reform program underwhelms.
Failed Tennessee Volkswagen Unionization Reflects Wider Trend
Tennessee car workers’ refusal to unionize follows downward trajectory of labor power across the United States.
French Businesses, Unions Skeptical of Hollande’s Promises
Employers are underwhelmed by the president’s reforms while union bosses fear job losses.
Let’s Not Extend “Temporary” Unemployment Insurance Again
Temporary unemployments benefits have proven to be far from temporary and could be counterproductive.
Germany Rolls Back Labor Reforms, Sticks to Hard Line in Europe
Angela Merkel will soften some of her labor policies, but not her hard line in Europe.
German Coalition Expected to Introduce National Minimum Wage
Conservatives are likely to agree to a minimum wage in order to stay in government.
Britain’s Conservatives Could Win Trade Union Support
Trade union members are not as hostile to right-wing policy proposals as is commonly assumed.
Britain’s Labour Considers Severing Ties with Unions
Ed Miliband’s reforms put £8 million in union contributions at risk.
Germany’s Economic Success Threatens to Stall Innovation
Angela Merkel urges other European nations to boost their competitiveness. So should take her own advice.
Schröder’s Legacy Still Relevant to German Left
Germany’s Social Democrats subordinate social programs to economic growth.
Monti Failed to Thoroughly Liberalize Italy’s Economy
The technocrat had to water down many of his reforms.
Left Wing, Unions Stall Italian Labor Reforms
There is little doubt that Italy’s employment system must change but left-wing parties and unions are critical.