Teleworking in the public sector
The pandemic has accelerated teleworking in the public sector—but with inadequate planning have come mixed results.
The soft underbelly of British politics
A by-election in northern England highlights the corrosive atrophying of the UK body politic, Paul Mason writes.
For workers, another year of living dangerously
Workers have stood on the frontline of the pandemic, but the ITUC Global Rights Index documents an anti-worker agenda.
How do we fix Europe’s presidency dilemma?
Who represents the EU internationally? ‘Sofagate’ reignited the issue and the Conference on the Future of Europe should aim to sort it.
For women in Turkey, the struggle continues
As of today, the Istanbul convention ceases to be effective in Turkey. But that’s not the end of the story.
Releasing Europe’s democratic genie
The Conference on the Future of Europe might sow the seeds of a genuine European political space.
Beyond waving rainbow flags
Using the rainbow flag to symbolise an east-west divide in Europe risks playing into the hands of authoritarian leaders.
Revised posted workers directive: throwing out the baby with the bathwater?
The EU needs to acknowledge the vital economic role of posting and differentiate the rules according to its different types.
Pushed over the cliff-edge
Kate Pickett argues the pandemic has not only massively affected public health but compounded the unhealthy effects of years of job insecurity.
The Catalan pardons: what do they mean?
Last week the Spanish premier, Pedro Sánchez, pardoned the nine Catalan political prisoners—to very mixed reactions.
The platform economy—time for more democracy at work
The platform economy has intensified power imbalances between companies and their workers, which only collective voice can redress.
When capital relinquishes ownership
As the ownership of firms becomes transferred to algorithmically-controlled index funds, why not put their human employees in charge instead?
A ‘vision zero’ goal for accidents at work
There are no acceptable levels of workplace fatalities—a focus on prevention is needed.
Strengthening social and labour rights for farmers and farm workers
The opportunity of CAP reform to cultivate fairer and more sustainable agriculture must not be wasted.
International Public Service Day—a day of celebration, action and resistance
Strong public administrations and well-funded public services are needed to ‘build back better’ after the pandemic.
Public services and the common good
In these authoritarian times, defending and re-empowering public services is also defending democracy.
The G7’s role in the world
Jayati Ghosh unpicks the G7 summit in England and finds an anachronistic coalition failing to meet global responsibilities.