Tag: worker posting

A landmark ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) outlawing minimum wage conditions in public tender contracts has been strongly criticised by trade unions, NGOs and politicians from across the political spectrum. The verdict could lead to the revision of an EU directive on the posting of workers abroad.

The EU Court of Justice judgement in the landmark Laval case has upset trade unions, who argue that the ruling questions collective bargaining agreements. Trade unionists and politicians say the ruling opens the door to "wage dumping" in the EU. 

Proposals to loosen what the Commission describes as "excessive national control measures" on the posting of workers abroad are being acclaimed by business organisations and criticised by trade unions. 

Business associations and MEPs across the bench have welcomed the Parliament's decision not to ask for any major changes to the Posting of Workers Directive.