Digital Trade Unionism Toolkit  In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting socioeconomic landscapes, trade unions find themselves at a critical juncture. Traditional ways of doing things aren’t working as well as they used to. Structures and methods that once underpinned our effectiveness are being challenged by a multitude of factors, necessitating a profound re-evaluation of our strategies and approaches. Now, more than ever, the call for digital trade-unionism echoes with urgency and importance. 

The German ver.di trade union and Swedish fashion retailer H&M have concluded the first ever collective agreement on digitisation in the retail sector. It applies to the 14,300 employees of H&M nationwide. “We want to set exemplary standards with this collective agreement," said ver.di negotiator Cosimo-Damiano Quinto.

TRADE UNIONS FOR A FAIR RECOVERY: Strengthening the role of trade unions in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 crisis COVID-19 has underlined the importance of Social Dialogue in societies across Europe. While it has come to the forefront during the pandemic, it is crucial that effective social dialogue is at the heart of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs). Strong unions are essential for a fair recovery !