Examples of using Ewcs in English and their translations into Dutch
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Programming
The process of European economic integration depends on the recognition of a new role for EWCs, especially in an economic phase when cross-border mergers
Where these and similar topics are being addressed by the social partners at the sectoral level there may be an opportunity for synergies between that level and the EWCs in the sector concerned.
The transnational nature of issues addressed by EWCs is often the subject of practical debate,
a recommendation on the setting up and functioning of EWCs.
The European social partners could use the opportunity provided by the Commission's consultation on the revision of the EWC Directive to improve the link between EWCs and the social dialogue.
This is also based to a considerable extent on the unclear definition of the statutory duties of the EWCs, in particular their right to information
European trade unions to belong to SNBs and EWCs, and to make use of their own experts,
Initially, there may have been some reservations regarding requests to establish EWCs, today there is wide recognition of the positive role played by EWCs in improving social dialogue
European works councils(EWCs): in a context of globalisation
the Directive on EWCs, most recently in its Resolution of 10 May 20073.
The main goal is to provide some insight into the existing role and ambition of EWCs with regard to CSR and to offer recommendations on how EWCs and trade unions can influence a company's CSR policy and practice.
to carry out research into the potential role and ambition of the EWCs in formulating and implementing CSR policy.
Maintaining existing thresholds for EWCs, or introducing new ones, conflicts with the basic European right of every employee to timely information and consultation.
had been negotiated and finalised within their respective EWCs.
The effectiveness of transnational information and consultation rights is not ensured, particularly as existing EWCs are not properly informed and consulted in over
is convinced that EWCs are crucial to achieving this aim,
Others consider that it should be possible to use the evidence presented by the Committee on the application of the directive and the operation of EWCs as a basis for assessing any aspects of Directive 94/45/EC which might need to be revised.
A study published by the Dutch employers' association sheds light on the tasks and role of EWCs in 17 companies headquartered in the Netherlands and shows that most employers feel that EWCs bring or can bring added value,
The results of the research and the survey of EWC representatives offer an interesting insight into the existing role and ambition of EWCs with regard to CSR and provide the basis for a number of recommendations on how EWCs and trade unions can more effectively influence a company's CSR policy and practice.
definitions in the directive will make the work of EWCs more effective and thus help to create more legal certainty,