The European Trade Union Confederation is urging the European Commission to mandate that employers collaborate with unions to introduce 'common sense' measures, such as significantly longer breaks during heatwaves, as a maximum working temperature regulation.

The European Trade Union Confederation and the International Confederation of Trade Unions have expressed concern that Montenegro's previously recognized social dialogue is now being questioned.

The European Trade Union Confederation is calling on the EU to implement mandatory breaks during working hours due to extreme heat.

The Federation of Trade Unions of North Macedonia (SSM) has received support from the European Trade Union Confederation for its demands to increase the minimum wage and all other wages in the country.

An analysis by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reveals that rent costs more than the minimum wage in 16 European capitals, with a two-room apartment in Madrid costing a minimum wage earner their entire salary plus an additional €300.